Robert P. Weisz Addresses UJA-Federation Business Group

Robert P. Weisz, CEO of the RPW Group, recently spoke to a UJA-Federation of New York gathering of business and professional leaders about the real estate industry and philanthropy. The RPW Group is one of the largest commercial real-estate developers in Westchester County, with more than three million square feet of commercial office space, including 800 Westchester Avenue, 1133 Westchester Avenue, and 440 and 450 Mamaroneck Avenue.

The event took place at the division’s Spring Breakfast on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Old Oaks Country Club in Purchase. The morning attracted more than 150 guests, who came to hear from Weisz, who has been widely recognized for his leadership in the real estate industry and his philanthropic efforts in the community. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he began his career in the furniture industry as a wholesaler with national distribution.

The gathering also heard from Ann K. Silver of White Plains and Roy Stillman of Katonah, both of whom served as event chairs and spoke about UJA-Federation’s critical work.

“This is an organization that puts the best people on the front lines of inquiry, to determine both immediate and long-term needs in a comprehensive, data-driven way,” Silver said. “And then, understanding the big picture, UJA explores real solutions to real problems.” She continued with three stories that illustrated the type of innovation that provides results that help those in need.

Susan Taxin Baer of Scarsdale and Ben Blumberg of Larchmont serve as chairs of the Westchester Business and Professional Division.

About UJA-Federation of New York


For nearly 100 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 50,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy; our reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.

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Robert P. Weisz (second from right) with (from left) Business and Professional Division Chairs Susan Taxin Baer of Scarsdale and Ben Blumberg of Larchmont and Event Chairs Ann K. Silver of White Plains and Roy Stillman of Katonah

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Ben Blumberg of Larchmont, Howard Greenberg of New Rochelle, Richard Leroy of Briarcliff Manor, James Evans of Pound Ridge, Yale Stogel of Briarcliff Manor, and David Perlmutter of Chappaqua

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(From left) Denise D’Agostino of Somers and Robin Colner of Scarsdale

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Guest Speaker Robert P. Weisz