Jewish National Fund-USA invites you to the
LEONARD LITWIN NEW YORK CITY REAL ESTATE
LEONARD LITWIN NEW YORK CITY REAL ESTATE
TREE OF LIFE
™
Virtual Gala
Host Committee
Jeffrey Altman, Jefferies
Daniel Bernstein, Alexander Wolf & Son
Peter Bernstein, Alexander Wolf & Son
Norman Bobrow, Norman Bobrow & Co. Inc.
Haim Chera, Vornado Realty Trust
Michael T. Cohen, Colliers International
Adrienne Cooper & Arthur Adler
Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
Charles Copeland, Goldman Copeland
Jody & Doug Durst, The Durst Organization
Jonathan Estreich, Estreich & Company
Jeffrey Feil, The Feil Organization
Cindy Feinberg, JFK&M Consulting Group
Marc Feinberg, NFP
Daniel Bernstein, Alexander Wolf & Son
Peter Bernstein, Alexander Wolf & Son
Norman Bobrow, Norman Bobrow & Co. Inc.
Haim Chera, Vornado Realty Trust
Michael T. Cohen, Colliers International
Adrienne Cooper & Arthur Adler
Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
Charles Copeland, Goldman Copeland
Jody & Doug Durst, The Durst Organization
Jonathan Estreich, Estreich & Company
Jeffrey Feil, The Feil Organization
Cindy Feinberg, JFK&M Consulting Group
Marc Feinberg, NFP
Drew Fletcher, Greystone
Lee Jason Goldberg, GLC Advisors & Co., LLC
Gary Jacob, Glenwood Management
Cory Koven, Ambassador Construction
Ben Levine, Douglaston Development
Jessica Sherman Levine, Douglaston Development
Pamela Liebman, Corcoran Group
Jed Resnick, Douglaston Development
Mike Roberts, Royal Abstract
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
Brad Eric Scheler, Fried Frank
Spin Design, Inc.
Glen Weiss, Vornado Realty Trust
Lary S. Wolf, Roberts & Holland, LLP
Lee Jason Goldberg, GLC Advisors & Co., LLC
Gary Jacob, Glenwood Management
Cory Koven, Ambassador Construction
Ben Levine, Douglaston Development
Jessica Sherman Levine, Douglaston Development
Pamela Liebman, Corcoran Group
Jed Resnick, Douglaston Development
Mike Roberts, Royal Abstract
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
Brad Eric Scheler, Fried Frank
Spin Design, Inc.
Glen Weiss, Vornado Realty Trust
Lary S. Wolf, Roberts & Holland, LLP
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
8:00 pm (ET)
8:00 pm (ET)
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RSVP by Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Deborah E. Riegel
Partner, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
Leonard Litwin Tree of Life Award
Deborah E. Riegel joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 1994 and is a member of the Board of Directors, as well as a Senior member of the firm’s Litigation Department. Riegel’s wide ranging practice includes complex commercial lease and property disputes, construction disputes, and class action litigation over rent regulatory issues. Riegel also sits on the National Board of Jewish National Fund‑USA (JNF‑USA), where she co-chaired the JNF‑USA’s first-ever Law & Justice Tour, a mission to Israel comprised of lawyers and law enforcement personnel. She is also President of JNF‑USA’s New York Board and Incoming Chair of the Nefesh B’Nefesh Task Force. In addition to her philanthropic work with JNF-USA, Ms. Riegel is President Elect of the Brooklyn Law School Alumni Association.
Partner, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
Leonard Litwin Tree of Life Award
Deborah E. Riegel joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 1994 and is a member of the Board of Directors, as well as a Senior member of the firm’s Litigation Department. Riegel’s wide ranging practice includes complex commercial lease and property disputes, construction disputes, and class action litigation over rent regulatory issues. Riegel also sits on the National Board of Jewish National Fund‑USA (JNF‑USA), where she co-chaired the JNF‑USA’s first-ever Law & Justice Tour, a mission to Israel comprised of lawyers and law enforcement personnel. She is also President of JNF‑USA’s New York Board and Incoming Chair of the Nefesh B’Nefesh Task Force. In addition to her philanthropic work with JNF-USA, Ms. Riegel is President Elect of the Brooklyn Law School Alumni Association.
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Michelle Bernstein
President, Miter Construction
Gregory A. Davis Leadership Award
Michelle Bernstein is the founder of Miter Construction, a general contracting company that focuses on the interior renovation of commercial spaces. In 2017 Miter received Women Business Enterprise Certification. In addition to her professional achievements, Michelle gives her time to multiple non-profit organizations. She is a member of the New York Board of Jewish National Fund‑USA (JNF‑USA), the Housing Development Fund Task Force, and recently became the co-chair of the newly established JNF-USA Real Estate Cabinet.
President, Miter Construction
Gregory A. Davis Leadership Award
Michelle Bernstein is the founder of Miter Construction, a general contracting company that focuses on the interior renovation of commercial spaces. In 2017 Miter received Women Business Enterprise Certification. In addition to her professional achievements, Michelle gives her time to multiple non-profit organizations. She is a member of the New York Board of Jewish National Fund‑USA (JNF‑USA), the Housing Development Fund Task Force, and recently became the co-chair of the newly established JNF-USA Real Estate Cabinet.
Ari S. Rubinstein
JNFuture New York Board & Paramedic
Honoring Frontline Medical Workers & First Responders
Ari S. Rubinstein currently serves as a member of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Incident Management Team under the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response. Previously, he began working at New York Presbyterian Hospital as an EMT from 2006-2013, when he was then promoted to paramedic. Rubinstein has responded to worldwide disasters as a reservist for the National Disaster Medical System since 2008. A proud Zionist, Rubenstein also serves as the Vice President of JNFuture New York and is a Root Society member.
JNFuture New York Board & Paramedic
Honoring Frontline Medical Workers & First Responders
Ari S. Rubinstein currently serves as a member of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Incident Management Team under the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response. Previously, he began working at New York Presbyterian Hospital as an EMT from 2006-2013, when he was then promoted to paramedic. Rubinstein has responded to worldwide disasters as a reservist for the National Disaster Medical System since 2008. A proud Zionist, Rubenstein also serves as the Vice President of JNFuture New York and is a Root Society member.
Marlee Matlin & Henry Winkler
Together on stage, Winkler and Matlin delight audiences with an intimate dialogue revealing their profound connection and individual journeys. Through humorous anecdotes, inspirational life lessons and moving stories, Winkler and Matlin explore themes of overcoming adversity and believing in oneself. Henry met Marlee when she was just 12 years old. He, being Henry, encouraged her to pursue her dreams and a life-long friendship ensued. Marlee lived with Henry and his wife for years. They each had to confront challenges—his undiagnosed dyslexia and her profound deafness—only to defy the odds and establish incredibly successful careers and lives. Hear them as they tell stories, interacting with (and interrupting) each other just like family.
Henry Winkler is an Emmy-award winning actor, director, producer and best-selling author.
Marlee Matlin is an Academy-award winning actress, producer, and activist.
Together on stage, Winkler and Matlin delight audiences with an intimate dialogue revealing their profound connection and individual journeys. Through humorous anecdotes, inspirational life lessons and moving stories, Winkler and Matlin explore themes of overcoming adversity and believing in oneself. Henry met Marlee when she was just 12 years old. He, being Henry, encouraged her to pursue her dreams and a life-long friendship ensued. Marlee lived with Henry and his wife for years. They each had to confront challenges—his undiagnosed dyslexia and her profound deafness—only to defy the odds and establish incredibly successful careers and lives. Hear them as they tell stories, interacting with (and interrupting) each other just like family.
Henry Winkler is an Emmy-award winning actor, director, producer and best-selling author.
Marlee Matlin is an Academy-award winning actress, producer, and activist.
Platinum Sponsors
Adrienne Cooper & Arthur AdlerPam & Bernard Barbash
Allan & Denise Edelson Family Foundation
Raquel & Michael Haas
Gendell Family Foundation
Dawn, Michael, Alex & Steve Lavin
The Pershing Square Foundation
Annette Lidawer & Rob Rubin
Robbie & Scott Schreiber
Sedge & Henry Plitt Charitable Trusts
Gold Sponsors
Laurie & John AcklenMarty Betagole
Francine & Dr. Anthony Brown
Biria St. John, Simon Butler, and Jeff Dunne of CBRE | Capital Markets – Multifamily
Gail & Andrew Brown
Shelly Gerson
Nancy & Noel Newman's Children & Grandchildren
Cynthia & Harold Guttman
Aimee & Ian Guttman
Beth & Louis Guttman
Joan & Stephen Guttman
Ruth & David Katz Fund
Deborah Kirshner & Paul Heldman
Christine & Thomas Mazza
Nina & Eddie Paul
Taffin & Gene Ray
Beatrice Rosedale
Ronna & Benjamin Schneider
Rhonda & Larry Sheakley
Barb & Ron Solomon
Ginger & David Warner
Diane & Alan Weber
Bob Wolfberg
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Silver Sponsors
Marcie & Nathan BachrachJan Armstrong Cobb & Barry Cobb
Harlan Diamond
Dr. Natalie Driessen, MD, Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Brian Eisendrath
Nancy Laben & Jonathan Feiger
Cathy & Mitchell Feiger
Barry Feldman
Kim & Mark Froimson
Herbert C. Wenske Foundation
Lorin & Alan Gottlieb, Jodi & Jeffrey Gottlieb, and Susan & Jerry Gottlieb
Kathy & Jeffrey Goldenberg
Jan Goldstein Z"L
Barbara Gould
Shirley & Bill Hass, Nicole & Jeff Hass, and Rachel, Sophie, Sam Hass
Anne Heldman
Becky & David Heller
Mary Jo & Buz Hoffman
Lana & Michael Jacobson
Tracy & Marc Jaffe
Andrea Kravetz & Louis Katz
Marjorie & Charles Kessel
Koenig Family Foundation
Anne & Michael Larsen
Judy Lucas
Evelyn Margolin
Carol & Henry Meyer
Michael N Needle
Amy Stoken & Ben Nortman
Odette & Mark Olson
Nina & Eddie Paul
Steven Perlman
Susan & James Ratner
Roselle Foundation
Nicole & Kai Schneider
Patti Schneider
Karen & Tom Schiffer
Margaret & Larry Singerman
Nancy & Andrew Soclof
Sally Lapides & Arthur Solomon
Sandra & Richard Trobman
Jill & Bruce Weininger
Western Southern Financial Group
Allen Rome & David Whitlock
HUB International New England LLC
The Bruce D. Werner Family
Elinor & William Ziv
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Bronze Sponsors
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Jewish national fund‑USA
Ronald S. Lauder, Chairperson of the Board, Emeritus
Jeffrey E. Levine, Chairperson of the Board
Dr. Sol Lizerbram, President
Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer
Rick Krosnick, Chief Development Officer
Michael Kessler, Tri-State President
Larry Ingber, Long Island President
Joan & Bob Oppenheimer, Northern New Jersey President
Deborah E. Riegel, Esq., New York City President
Diana Sklar, Westchester & Southern Ct President
Lior Zommer, National Campaign Director
Michael Feinman, Executive Director, Tri-State
Howard Ingram, Associate Executive Director, Long Island
Sarah Azizi, Director, Manhattan
Ashley Emrani, Director, Tri-State
Rebecca Zimilover, Director, Westchester and Southern Connecticut
Michele Rabinovitch, JNFuture Campaign Executive
Melissa Schwartz, Director, Center of Excellence
Matt Bernstein, Chief Planned Giving Officer
Julie Schipper, JNFuture Chair
Ronald S. Lauder, Chairperson of the Board, Emeritus
Jeffrey E. Levine, Chairperson of the Board
Dr. Sol Lizerbram, President
Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer
Rick Krosnick, Chief Development Officer
Michael Kessler, Tri-State President
Larry Ingber, Long Island President
Joan & Bob Oppenheimer, Northern New Jersey President
Deborah E. Riegel, Esq., New York City President
Diana Sklar, Westchester & Southern Ct President
Lior Zommer, National Campaign Director
Michael Feinman, Executive Director, Tri-State
Howard Ingram, Associate Executive Director, Long Island
Sarah Azizi, Director, Manhattan
Ashley Emrani, Director, Tri-State
Rebecca Zimilover, Director, Westchester and Southern Connecticut
Michele Rabinovitch, JNFuture Campaign Executive
Melissa Schwartz, Director, Center of Excellence
Matt Bernstein, Chief Planned Giving Officer
Julie Schipper, JNFuture Chair
More information:
Sarah Azizi, Director, Manhattan, Tri‑State
[email protected] or 212.879.9305 x505
Sarah Azizi, Director, Manhattan, Tri‑State
[email protected] or 212.879.9305 x505