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The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia mobilizes
financial and volunteer resources to address the
communities’ most critical priorities locally, in Israel and
around the world.

T Jewish Federation Real Estate
Announces 10th Annual Legends
and Leaders Event
he Jewish Federation Real Estate’s Legends
and Leaders event will make its comeback at
the Kimmel Center on Friday, Oct. 21 from
7:30-10:30 a.m.

As part of the Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia, real estate and related industry profes-
sionals will gather for the 10th iteration of the city’s
premier event to enjoy a morning of networking with
some of the most lauded real estate executives.

“Th e 10th Annual Legends and Leaders milestone
demonstrates proof-of-concept that like-minded pro-
fessionals can become the central force of both their
professional industry and their philanthropic com-
munity,” said Bill Glazer, the Jewish Federation’s
campaign co-chair as well as founding and current
member of JFRE’s executive committee.

Th e much-anticipated event will feature expert
speakers from across the industry. Jessica Morgan,
Lubert-Adler Real Estate Funds principal and JFRE
executive committee member, will host a conversa-
tion with David Adelman, Jewish Federation board
co-chair and chairman of 76 Devcorp; Josh Harris,
76ers managing partner; and Tad Brown, 76ers CEO.

Attendees will also hear from CBRE economists
Richard Barkham and Spencer Levy as they discuss
infl ation, rising interest rates and geopolitical ten-
sion, and its impact on United States real estate.

Presented by Firstrust, this powerhouse event is
supported by nearly 70 sponsors.

“I’m excited to hear from David Adelman, Josh
Harris and Tad Brown on the Sixers’ new stadium
and particularly on the job creation they anticipate
it will deliver to Center City,” JFRE chair Jonathan
Morgan said.

Similarly, moderator Jessica Morgan is looking
forward to the speakers’ insights and conversations.

“Th e best parts of JFRE events are the opportuni-
ties to hear from experts in the fi eld,” shared Morgan,
who is also an advisory board member of Penn
Institute for Urban Research. “Th is year’s present-
ers will no doubt share thoughtful insight into our
industry and give us some behind-the-scenes details
about the 76ers’ new arena.”
In addition to this annual signature event, JFRE
also off ers events and educational programs, where
members can deepen and expand their networks, dis-
Jewish Federation Real Estate’s 10 th Annual
JESSICA MORGAN
Lubert-Adler Real Estate Funds Principal
in conversation with
Legends & Leaders
DAVID ADELMAN
Jewish Federation Board Co-Chair
and 76 Devcorp Chairman
JOSH HARRIS
76ers Managing Partner
TAD BROWN
76ers CEO
Featuring RICHARD BARKHAM, CBRE Economist SPENCER LEVY, CBRE Economist
The Jewish Federation Real Estate’s signature Legends and Leaders event will be on Oct. 21 at the Kimmel Center.

Courtesy of Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
cover and tour new venues and development projects,
and learn about meaningful opportunities to donate
and volunteer.

“It’s a great place for people starting out to meet
those that are further ahead and get advice or insight
into their career,” said Adelman, one of the event’s
speakers and a founding member of JFRE.

Besides career-advancing events, JFRE also makes
a profound impact within the Greater Philadelphia
community and in Israel and overseas through its
funding of capital and security projects.

In 2021-2022, JFRE allocated $444,936.42 from
its fund to 18 projects, with a heightened focus on
security. Th ese projects included a vast array of local
eff orts, like adding new fencing and cameras to
Jewish summer camps and synagogues and creating
new housing for seniors and low-income families.

In Israel, funds allowed numerous organizations to
enhance shelters for at-risk children.

One of JFRE’s major global projects was the recent
development of a medical clinic in Gondar, Ethiopia.

In the midst of a humanitarian crisis, the life-saving
clinic will serve Ethiopian Jews while they await
making aliyah to Israel. With a grant from the JFRE
Fund and additional dollars raised by the JFRE
Executive Committee, JFRE was able to allocate
almost $160,000 to create this much-needed clinic.

Its construction was done in partnership with the
Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry, the main source of
humanitarian assistance for the Jewish community
in Ethiopia.

“While all the projects we fund are impactful, I
was particularly proud of the JFRE project to build a
medical clinic in Gondar,” Jonathan Morgan stated.

“SSEJ proposed building a medical clinic to provide
necessary health and medical support for Ethiopian
Jews. Th anks to the JFRE Fund and the leadership of
our executive committee, we answered the call and
are literally saving lives in doing so.”
Th e signature Legends and Leaders event is free for
all JFRE members and is $175 for non-members. To
register for the event, visit jewishphilly.org/legends
or contact Joel Schwarz at jschwarz@jewishphilly.org
or 215-832-0544.

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