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XM Satellite Radio will offer a channel devoted exclusively to Jewish culture from Dec. 15-23, to coincide with the festival of Hanukkah.
“Radio Hanukkah” (XM 108), will feature a broad spectrum of Jewish music and conversation, with a specific focus on the music and traditions that celebrate the festival, according to the company. Nightly broadcasts of the traditional Hanukkah candlelight blessings will air at the appropriate times in both the Eastern and Pacific time zones.
In addition, Radio Hanukkah will feature specials focused on contemporary and traditional Jewish music, comedy, children’s programming and more. Barenaked Ladies, Matisyahu, Al Franken, Kinky Friedman, Sen. Ben Cardin, Sen. Carl Levin, Neil Sedaka, Dr. Ruth and Larry Miller are among the Jewish celebrities who will be participating in XM’s Radio Hanukkah programming.
XM is offering an extended free trial of Radio Hanukkah and the entire XM Radio Online service during the channel’s air dates.
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