27 th Annual
Solomon and Sylvia
Bronstein Seminar:
Wealth Planners Ensuring
Philanthropy for Generations
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia held its 27 th
Annual Solomon and Sylvia Bronstein Seminar for Professionals
on September 9 at The Union League of Philadelphia.

“We are proud to provide an opportunity for our community
of wealth advisors to learn about current trends and legal
developments from a prominent, nationally known estate
planning professional,” said Kim Heyman, chair of the Jewish
Federation's Bronstein Planning Committee. “This seminar is
also a wonderful chance to catch up with colleagues and earn
continuing education credit.”
During the event, Rebecca Rosenberger Smolen, Esquire,
LLM received the Edward N. Polisher Award in recognition of
her outstanding service to the Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia’s endowment programs. The award is named
in memory of Ed Polisher who served as an example and
inspiration to estate planners through his personal integrity,
leadership and service to the Jewish community.

This year, featured speaker and industry expert Brad
Bedingfield, chair of the Nonprofit Practice Group at Hemenway
& Barnes LLP in Boston, presented “Charitable Gift Vehicles:
Which One(s) to Use When, and Why.”
In addition to the event’s programming and speakers, attendees
enjoyed breakfast and networking opportunities.

For more information about planned giving, visit jewishphilly.

org/plannedgiving or contact the Jewish Federation’s Director of
Endowments Jennifer Brier, Esquire at jbrier@jewishphilly.org.

Larry Chane (R) presenting the Edward N. Polisher Award to
Rebecca Rosenberger Smolen (L)
Edward N. Polisher Award winner Rebecca Rosenberger Smolen,
with leadership and staff for the 27 th Annual Solomon and Sylvia
Bronstein Seminar. (L to R): Chelsea Bronstein, Sarah Solomon,
Mark Fishman, Michael Balaban, Rebecca Rosenberger Smolen,
Larry Chane, Kim Heyman, Gail Norry, and Jennifer Brier
Recent recipients of the Edward N. Polisher Award. (L to R):
Scott Barsky, Scott Isdaner, Larry Chane, Rebecca Rosenberger
Smolen, Ron Perilstein, Bob Miller, and Mark Blaskey
Attendees enjoy breakfast and networking. Back row (L to R):
Leanne Evans of Raymond James, Scott Isdaner of Isdaner and Co,
and Marianna Schenk of Bala Law Group. Front row (L to R): Adam
Sherman of 1847 Financial and Doug Simon of Raymond James
All photos courtesy: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
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