Remembering “The American Jewish Hour” and its voice, Robert Lurie January 21, 2022 In post-World War II America, Jews in more than 150 cities tuned in every Sunday afternoon to hear what some described as the “voice of the Jewish community.” That voice belonged to Robert Lurie, who lived and created his radio show the “American Jewish Hour,” right here in St. Louis. Who was Robert Lurie and what was the American Radio Hour Robert Lurie was the son of Rabbi Isaac Lurie (Luria). They first came to the United States from Latvia in 1912 escaping the pogroms that were...
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