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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.

A Meet the Jewish Federation’s
New Campaign Chairs:
Michele S. Levin and Bill Glazer
s a new Annual Campaign year starts,
the Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia is coming out of the gate
strong with its campaign co-Chairs Michele S.

Levin and Bill Glazer at the helm.

Announced as the new chairs in August,
Glazer and Levin bring with them a wealth of
experience to champion the critical work and
impact the Jewish Federation makes locally, in
Israel and around the world.

Following in the footsteps of immediate past
campaign Chair Sherrie Savett, the two will
build upon her tremendous success of raising
critical dollars for Jewish education, social ser-
vices and Israel engagement. And should the
need arise for emergency dollars to be raised
to meet an immediate need, they will lead that
effort as well.

These communal needs are of no surprise
to Levin and Glazer, who are deeply con-
nected within the Jewish community, in addi-
tion to being prominent figures in the Greater
Philadelphia business community.

Glazer founded Keystone Development +
Investment in 1991, which has grown to a
full-service real estate operating enterprise. He
has invested and developed millions of square
feet of properties, many of which have changed
the landscape of the Greater Philadelphia area.

In addition to a very busy work schedule,
Glazer also prioritizes time to lend his expertise
to nonprofit boards and participate in many
professional organizations.

“It was an honor to have been approached early
in my career to help create the Jewish Federation
Real Estate affinity group,” said Glazer, a founding
member and a JFRE Executive Board member.

“I’m proud of all that JFRE has accomplished
over the years, bringing leaders in the real estate
industry together to learn, network and make a
philanthropic impact in the world.”
Levin is the president of MSL Consulting
Group, specializing in executive coaching, stra-
tegic planning and leadership development, and
is a coach for BetterUp. She has also made a mark
within the local and national Jewish community.

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Bill Glazer
Courtesy of Bill Glazer
Levin serves on the Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia’s Women’s Philanthropy
Board, and she is the chair of the Negev Now
Network and an alum of the Jewish Federations
of North America’s National Young Leadership
Cabinet. She is a past president of Jack M. Barrack
Hebrew Academy and, most recently, co-chaired
the Head of School Search Committee.

“I have enjoyed a long and fulfilling volun-
teer leadership career threading through much
of the Jewish community,” said Levin, who
is also on the board of trustees at Har Zion
Temple and previously served on the national
board at Americans for Ben-Gurion University
and board of Jewish Learning Venture. “The
coveted role of campaign co-chair is an oppor-
tunity for me to bring together my passion for
the global Jewish community and interest in
strengthening Jewish engagement in Greater
Philadelphia.” Levin’s professional experience will prove
useful in her efforts to engage with others who
care so deeply for the Jewish community and
want to make a difference.

“I want to see the Philadelphia Jewish com-
munity significantly increase its support of
our local Jewish community, the global Jewish
community and the state of Israel,” she said.

Levin and Glazer are eager to get started.

Glazer is confident that the Jewish Federation
is well positioned to be a priority among Jewish
philanthropists. “I’ve accepted this position so that I
may help board co-Chairs Gail Norry and
David Adelman unlock the potential of the
Philadelphia Jewish community and to elevate
the Jewish Federation’s perception and stand-
ing among Jewish philanthropists,” Glazer
explained. “I look forward to igniting a passion
for giving within others in the community.”
*** Michele S. Levin
Courtesy of Michele S. Levin
Join Glazer and Levin in doing good that
goes everywhere. Visit jewishphilly.org/
donate to learn more.