Tag: Philanthropy

Nathan Straus: Visionary of Retail and Philanthropy, 1848

Posted by On This Day In Jewish History | Jan 31, 2024 | American History, Jewish History, Jews in Culture, North American Jewry, Philanthropy | 0

Discover the remarkable life of Nathan Straus, from his beginnings in Bavaria to becoming a key figure in American retail and a dedicated philanthropist.

Birthday of Vidal Sassoon, 1928

Posted by On This Day In Jewish History | Jan 17, 2024 | All Posts, Fashion History, Jewish Icons, Jews in Culture | 0

Remembering Vidal Sassoon, born January 17, 1928, a visionary in hairstyling and a dedicated activist. This post delves into Sassoon’s contributions to fashion, his fight against Fascism post-WWII, and his philanthropic endeavors that left a lasting impact on the world.