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Tag: Levi Strauss

0 Politics Communities

Daniel Lurie, Jewish political neophyte, wins San Francisco mayoral race

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 8 Nov 2024

Daniel Lurie, a Jewish heir to the Levi Strauss fortune with no previous political experience, has been elected as the new mayor of San Francisco, defeating incumbent London Breed.

0 Politics Communities

Daniel Lurie, Jewish political neophyte and heir to Levi Strauss fortune, wins San Francisco mayoral race

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 8 Nov 2024

Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune and a significant figure within the Bay Area Jewish community, has won the San Francisco mayoral race, defeating incumbent London Breed.

0 Art History

Beyoncé’s ode to Levi’s Jeans is giving the brand a moment

PJ Grisar in Forward · 8 Apr 2024

Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" features a track titled "Leviis Jeans," paying homage to the iconic American brand founded by Jewish immigrant Levi Strauss.

0 History Culture

How the Wild West was won (with the help of some little-known Jews)

Forward · 24 Feb 2022

The documentary "Jews of the Wild West," directed by Amanda Kinsey, explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Jews in the American West.

0 Culture Art

Contemporary Jewish Museum welcomes back in-person guests

Forward · 17 Apr 2021

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has reopened its doors to the public, welcoming visitors back after pandemic closures.