NY's real estate leaders to gather for golf outing with FIDF

OLD WESTBURY, NY June 17 – Some of New York’s most prestigious real estate professionals will gather on Monday, July 8, for the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) New York Real Estate Division Eighth Annual Golf Outing at Glen Oaks Country Club in Old Westbury.

The daylong event at Glen Oaks will honor the Meridian Capital Group , one of the nation’s most prominent commercial real estate finance, investment sales, and retail leasing advisors.

“Meridian is humbled and honored to be this year’s honoree. FIDF is an exceptional organization that has made a lasting and meaningful impact on generations of soldiers, veterans, and their loved ones,” said Chairman and CEO of Meridian Capital Group Ralph Herzka . “We are proud of FIDF’s work and pleased to be a part of this annual event.”

The FIDF New York Real Estate Division was created in 2006 by a group of successful business and philanthropic leaders who were passionate about uniting members of the real estate community to support the men and women who protect and defend the Jewish State. Since then, this division has helped support several projects, including the construction of a well-being center at the IDF Revaya Base for the 188th Armored Brigade’s 71st battalion. The Real Estate Division plays a central role in the activities of the FIDF Tri-State Region.

“We are amazed by the remarkable support from the New York real estate community,” said FIDF Affinity Groups Division Director Jessica Toledano. “It is so wonderful for our supporters to take a day to enjoy golf, tennis, and – most importantly - meet the soldiers who defend Israel and Jews worldwide, and thank them for their service.”

Other distinguished guests will include; FIDF New York Real Estate Division ChairmanShimon Shkury, Founder and President of Ariel Property Advisors; FIDF National Board Member and New York Real Estate Division Chairman Emeritus Ofer Yardeni,Chairman and CEO of Stonehenge Partners; Marty Burger , CEO of Silverstein Properties, who will lead FIDF’s Real Estate Mission to Israel in October; FIDF National Director and CEO Maj. Gen. (Res.) Meir Klifi-Amir ; and FIDF Tri-State Executive Director Galit Brichta .

The day will begin with registration at 9 a.m. and an 11 a.m. tee off and will also feature tennis. Cocktails and dinner will start at 5 p.m. Funds raised at this event will go toward FIDF well-being and educational programs for IDF soldiers.

For more information or to support FIDF, please visit: https://www.fidf.org/events/8th-annual-fidf-ny-real-estate-division-golf-outing