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Levi Strauss, the Gold Rush, and the World's most famous pants!

When: September 12, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Where: Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
301 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Organizer: Nancy Cohen
Contact: Anette Isaacs at [email protected] ((305) 919-5900)
Cost: Individual Programs $12.00- Non OLLI Member $15
Summary: Everybody loves them, everybody wears them: Jeans are no doubt an iconic garment and they tell the legendary story of the American West.
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2023-09-12 13:00:00 2023-09-12 14:30:00 America/New_York Levi Strauss, the Gold Rush, and the World's most famous pants! Everybody loves them, everybody wears them: Jeans are no doubt an iconic garment and they tell the legendary story of the American West. (http://jewishmiami.org/events/levi_strauss_the_gold_rush_and_the_worlds_most_famous_pants) Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU Nancy Cohen [email protected]

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Beginning September 12 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Comes (OLLI) will present a series of fun and educational lecture programs highlighting unique facets of Jewish Life!

Register TODAY for the entire series for just $99! / Snowbird Special: Get 5 lectures for $60! With the entire series ($99) you receive TWO terrific bonus virtual programs: Becoming an American: the History of Ellis Island (9/27, 6 p.m.) and Curry & Kreplach: a look at unique Jewish Communities around the World (10/25, 6 p.m.)

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Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU

301 Washington Ave.

Miami Beach, FL 33139

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