Jewish Federation Real Estate
Legends and Leaders
Back and Stronger Than Ever
The Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) affinity group hosted its
9 th annual Legends and Leaders event on October 15 at the Kimmel
Center with a virtual livestream option.

“The energy at the event was so powerful and invigorating. It’s a sign
that we are moving in the right direction and we are coming together as
a community stronger than ever before,” said Jonathan Morgan, JFRE
chair. “JFRE has remained resolute in its mission of bringing real estate
and industry professionals together as well as providing philanthropic
opportunities for our members. We look forward to having more of
these events in person and building off of our momentum.”
After nearly 20 months of virtual programs, close to 300 community
members attended the in-person event, eager to network and hear
from business leaders. The JFRE event committee intentionally
This year’s panel discussion centered on the topic of “Pandemic
Playbook: Coming Out of COVID Stronger Than Ever.”
Pictured (L to R): Mitchell Morgan, Carl Dranoff, Bill Glazer and
moderator Matthew Pestronk.

Legends and Leaders’ keynote speaker David Adelman
in conversation with Jonathan Morgan, JFRE chair.

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selected Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center to provide ample space
for attendees to connect in person safely.

JFRE’s first large, in-person event since March 2020 was a big success:
$325,500 in sponsorship was raised from 44 companies. The group
granted $195,000 from the JFRE Fund to seven capital projects in
Greater Philadelphia and Israel. These grants were directed to essential
infrastructure needs to create safe, dignified and inspiring places in the
community. To learn more about how JFRE strengthens the real estate industry
and Jewish communities, visit jewishphilly.org/jfre or contact
Joel Schwarz, major gifts officer, at jschwarz@jewishphilly.org
or 215.832.0544.

Executive Committee Member
Rob Zuritsky shared a meaningful
tribute to Ron Rubin, a real estate
legend and JFRE advocate who
passed away earlier this year.

Legends and Leaders attendees had
the opportunity to network with the
best and brightest minds in the real
estate and related industries.

JFRE’s Legends and Leaders with the group’s Executive Committee leadership.

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