In 1944, as World War II entered its final phase, a groundbreaking Jewish radio program called "The Eternal Light" emerged to reshape religious broadcasting in America. Under Dr. Louis Finkelstein's leadership at The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, the program pioneered an innovative approach: using dramatic storytelling rather than traditional sermons to convey Jewish values and universal principles to diverse audiences. Historical analysis of archival materials and program documentation reveals how the show's creators forged crucial partnerships between religious leaders, media professionals, and NBC network executives, who provided essential airtime and production support. A distinctive interfaith advisory committee, representing Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox Judaism, enabled unified Jewish representation in broadcasting—a remarkable achievement in religious programming. The program's impact and excellence were confirmed through more than 150 awards, including three Peabody Awards, demonstrating the sustained viability of educational religious content. Through its four-decade run on both radio and television, "The Eternal Light" not only advanced Jewish cultural education in America but established enduring paradigms for religious media outreach, though contemporary religious broadcasting now confronts new challenges including deregulation, commercial competition, and evangelical broadcasting dominance.