Jewish Rock Radio
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| Broadcast area | Internet |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Jewish rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Judaism Alive |
| History | |
First air date | 2010 |
| Links | |
| Website | Jewish Rock Radio station |
Jewish Rock Radio is a non-profit Internet radio station founded in 2010. It is based in Chesterfield, Missouri.[1]
Jewish Rock Radio is a non-profit[2] Internet radio station founded by Jewish rock musician Rick Recht, who is the station's executive director.[3] Launched in 2010,[4] it was one of the first exclusively Jewish rock online radio stations in the United States, and runs programming 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.[5] It was conceived as a global communications channel for Jews across the world.[5] Recht was inspired to create Jewish Rock Radio after seeing how Christian rock radio stations operated.[2] The station is a non-profit under the umbrella of the 501c3 charity "Judaism Alive",[6] an organization established in 2009 "to strengthen Jewish identity and connection for youth through their love of music, musical instruments, and online interaction" according to The Jewish Week.[7]
Mobile app
In 2011 the station launched its mobile app,[3] which is provided free of charge for both Apple and Android devices.[2] More than 10,000 apps were downloaded in the first few months, providing over 500,000 listening minutes.[8] In 2012 the app was named one of the top five Jewish music apps available on the Internet by The Jerusalem Post.[9] The radio station became embedded in the websites of several top Jewish institutions.[8]
Live concerts
Jewish Rock Radio DJs include Seth Williams out of St. Louis,[10] and has a focus on new up-and-coming artists. Many who work at the station also provide collaborative live shows at major music concerts.[2] In February 2013 the station organized and hosted the first Jewish Rock Radio Rockfest National Music Festival at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center.[11]