KCRW to run Hanukkah series

With Hanukkah starting next week, KCRW-FM (89.9) will broadcast a five-part series about the history of Jews in America, from their early presence in the British colonies to their central role in the creation of the Hollywood movie studios.

“Only in America” will air in five hourlong installments, Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. It includes readings of historical letters by actors such as John Lithgow and Jerry Stiller, and sound clips of Al Jolson and other Jewish entertainers.

The series was produced by Larry Josephson, Sara Porath and Sarah Elzas for the Radio Foundation Inc.