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Ron Lezell

Ron Lezell

Ron Lezell is a San Francisco licensed fiduciary, former CPA and a founding member of Congregation Sha’ar Zahav.

Bob Stein holds up the banner for recently formed Congregation Sha'ar Zahav in June 1979 during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. (Photo/Joe Altman-California Historical Society)
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An inside look at the history of Sha’ar Zahav, San Francisco’s LGBTQ synagogue

Ron Lezell by Ron Lezell March 8, 2022March 8, 2022

Congratulations to J. on digitizing its archives, which tell the story of our remarkable Jewish community. And thank you for the excellent recap of J.’s coverage of LGBTQ Jews over […]

Interior of the synagogue, intricately decorated in turquoise and gold
Posted inFirst Person, Opinion

My Ashkenazi eyes get a rare glimpse into Jewish Iran

Ron Lezell by Ron Lezell March 22, 2017March 22, 2017
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views | Jews of Iran made me a member of the family

Ron Lezell by Ron Lezell March 13, 2015December 29, 2016

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