Dr. Sharona Nazarian shattered barriers by becoming the first Iranian Jewish woman to serve as mayor of Beverly Hills, marking a significant milestone for the prominent Jewish-Persian community in Southern California.
Dr. Nazarian comes from a prominent and wealthy Jewish-Iranian family in the US, well-known for their steadfast support of Israel. She was appointed by the city council as part of a rotating mayorship.
With deep pride and admiration, I congratulate my relative, Dr. Sharona Nazarian, on her historic appointment as the first Jewish Iranian American woman to serve as Mayor of Beverly Hills.
I watched her rise with integrity and compassion which fills me with immense pride. pic.twitter.com/9hLfecNpM4
— Adelle Nazarian (@AdelleNaz) April 2, 2025
Media personality and relative of Nazarian, Adele Nazarian, shared Wednesday night on her X account, "With deep pride and admiration, I congratulate my relative, Dr. Sharona Nazarian, on her historic appointment as the first Jewish Iranian American woman to serve as Mayor of Beverly Hills. I watched her rise with integrity and compassion which fills me with immense pride."
This appointment marks a significant milestone for the substantial Persian Jewish community in Southern California, where Beverly Hills has become home to many Iranian Jews who immigrated to the United States following the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran. The appointment reflects the growing influence and integration of this community in American politics and civic leadership.
The Nazarian family has established itself as one of the most influential Jewish-Iranian families in the United States, known for their philanthropy and business success. Their support for Israel has been consistent over the years, maintaining strong ties with Jewish communities worldwide.
