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Join The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Real Estate Division for the 2026 Network Spring Real Estate Breakfast—an exclusive morning of networking and engaging discussion with leaders shaping the future of Georgetown. This program will explore the strategic revitalization of Georgetown through a Jewish business lens. The conversation will then feature a panel of distinguished local business owners and real estate leaders, moderated by Deborah Bilek, CEO of the Georgetown Business Improvement District. The program will open with introductory remarks from Marco Ferrario, Co-Owner of Flor Coffee + Books, followed by a panel discussion featuring Andrew Dana, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Call Your Mother Deli, Dan Simons, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Founding Farmers, and Kim Stein, Principal at KLNB. Together, they will share insights on how thoughtful development, community-driven initiatives, and innovative business practices are shaping Georgetown’s growth and revitalization. This intimate breakfast offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, gain practical insights, and explore how Jewish leadership and collaboration in the real estate sector can influence the future of Georgetown and Greater Washington.

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Event is free for current Builders Society members. Register by Tuesday, March 24 Kosher breakfast and coffee will be provided. Business casual attire. *The location and street address for these events will be emailed to each guest prior to the event, using the email address provided at registration.

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Real Estate Division hosts a biannual, invitation-only gathering that convenes select leaders in the commercial real estate industry who share a commitment to strengthening both their professional networks and their connection to the Jewish community of Greater Washington.  This highly curated event fosters candid conversation, meaningful relationship-building, and a deep sense of community, professionally, Jewishly, and personally.

Leadership:

Event Co-Chairs David Duber, Max Sandler, Warren Margolies Real Estate Co-Chairs Alisa Rosenberg, Founder and Managing Partner, Junction Development Albert Small, Director, Renaissance Centro Real Estate Committee Miriam Brodie, Vice President, Senior Associate, Kimley-Horn Meg Brown, Partner, Holland & Knight Adam Ducker, CEO, RCLCO Nick Gordon, Vice President, MRP Realty Brian Gould, Managing Director, Berkadia Emily Heppen, Leasing & Asset Manager, University of Maryland Jeff Kayce, Managing Director, Bozzuto Warren Margolies, Partner, Dentons Scott Nudelman, Managing Principal, Vitrian Barbara Wachter Needle, Partner, Reno & Cavanaugh David Duber, Founder and Managing Director, District Lodging Capital Lily Goldstein, Vice President, JBG Smith Max Sandler, Managing Partner, Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc Network Co-Chairs Brad Lackey, Managing Director, AlTi Tiedemann Global Wendy Feldman Block, Executive Managing Director, Savills Network Chair Emeriti Brad Buslik, Principal, H&R Retail Marty Janis, CEO, Atlantic Services Group, Inc. Max Sandler, Principal, Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc. Janis Schiff, Partner, Holland & Knight Brian Schwalb, Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia

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Security at Federation Events The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s security division, JShield, works closely with local law enforcement to coordinate security for all Federation-hosted events. We use every available resource to help ensure your safety and appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a secure and welcoming environment for all. Read the full policy here. Special Accommodations We’re committed to building an inclusive community. If you need accommodations to participate meaningfully, please contact us in advance.

Join us for our Women’s Philanthropy Gatherings where passion meets purpose and community comes alive. We will come together in neighborhoods across Greater Washington to connect on our shared values and welcome new women to our vibrant sisterhood. We will also hear firsthand from Federation’s JShield about our efforts to keep our community safer and more secure. Register for one of three options in MD, DC, or Northern VA. Sunday, March 22 Washington, DC Bethesda, MD Arlington, VA Please register by Monday, March 16. Light kosher bites and drinks provided. Questions? Contact Federation's Women's Philanthropy team. *These intimate gatherings will take place at private homes across Greater Washington. For security purposes, the location and street address will be emailed to each guest prior to the event, using the email address provided at registration. [jotform id="260363658711156" title="Women’s Philanthropy Spring Community Gatherings "] Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Abby Cherner, Vice President, Women’s Philanthropy  Sophie Buslik, Assistant Vice President, Women’s Philanthropy Paula Shoyer, Ruby Lion Chair  Marianna Ashin, Lion of Judah Chair  Ilana Rothberg, Pomegranate Chair 

Federation’s impact reaches every corner of our community, creating warm, welcoming spaces where families can connect, celebrate, and grow together. On March 1, in partnership with Bender JCC, we’re excited to invite families with young children to a vibrant Purim-themed morning filled with music, creativity, and joy. Enjoy an upbeat performance by Mr. Ari, an engaging PJ Library story time, and a hands-on mask-making activity that brings the holiday’s playful spirit to life. It’s a morning designed to nurture a sense of belonging and a powerful opportunity to experience how Federation is fostering connection, supporting families, and strengthening the Jewish identity of our youngest community members.

This event is now full. Please email us to join the waitlist.

To help the Yad Yehuda food pantry, we encourage everyone to bring a non-perishable canned good with a current expiration date. This event is best suited for families with children ages 0-5. Costumes encouraged. Kosher snacks and treats will be provided. Questions? Contact Jordan Kaufman Event Co-Chairs: Staci Eichelbaum Levine and Samantha Sisisky FRD Committee: Jill Granader, Sophie Buslik, Abby Cherner, Jeff Distenfeld, Staci Eichelbaum Levine, Wendy Feldman Block, Meg Flax, Jessie Heines Wolf, Kerry Iris, Marty Janis, Brad Lackey, Ron Paul, M.D., Rachel Shuster, Samantha Sisisky

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*The location and street address for these events will be emailed to each guest prior to the event, using the email address provided at registration. This event will include photography which can be used in Federation’s marketing materials and website. Please connect with Federation staff to opt-out of being photographed at this event. Security at Federation Events The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s security division, JShield, works closely with local law enforcement to coordinate security for all Federation-hosted events. We use every available resource to help ensure your safety and appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a secure and welcoming environment for all. Please take note of the following policies:

• Entry: Registration is required—walk-ins will not be permitted. A government-issued ID is required for entry.
• Bag Policy: Backpacks, luggage, and large purses are not permitted. If possible, we encourage you to avoid bringing a bag. If necessary, please bring a small one. All bags are subject to search.
• Additional Security Measures: Depending on the event, additional procedures such as metal detectors may be in place.
• Social Media Protocol: To help protect all attendees, please do not post the location of a Federation event before or during the event. We ask that you wait to post until the event has ended and the site is clear.

Special Accommodations We’re committed to building an inclusive community. If you need accommodations to participate meaningfully, please contact us in advance.

TEMPLE EMANUEL GLOBAL MITZVAH SOCK HOP CONCERT Saturday February 7, 7-9:30, Temple Emanuel, 101101 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, MD301-942-2000 Featuring The Rock-A-Sonics Proceeds will support the ongoing program of small grants by the Global Mitzvah project to fight poverty and injustice around the world. Light snacks, desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included! Tickets: 1/$25 ; Family/$40 https://temd.shulcloud.com/form/GMSockHop2.0

Strengthen our Northern Virginia Jewish leadership community. The NoVA Leadership Series brings Jewish leaders and professionals together to deepen relationships, gain practical leadership skills, and strengthen our collective capacity to meet the evolving needs of the Northern Virginia community. The second workshop in the series—offered in partnership with Resetting the Table—features a Speaking Across Conflict workshop that brings together lay leaders from NoVA for a dynamic afternoon of skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own views and experiences in a way that makes both differences and commonalities visible. In this interactive session, you will:

• Deepen your listening skills to elevate conversations across our community
• Gain practical tools to speak with confidence across differences
• Offer feedback as we explore ways to share and utilize these skills more broadly

Featuring Dani Panitch, Resetting the Table’s Associate Facilitator & Trainer Dani is a facilitator with a passion for leadership development, relational psychology, and productive conflict. As an Associate Facilitator and Trainer, Dani currently leads RTT trainings and workshops for professionals and communities nationwide. Since 2018, Dani has played several roles at RTT, most recently serving as the Senior Program Manager, building the systems that support RTT’s programs. Dani has worked at a variety of non-profit organizations and schools throughout New York City, including UJA-Federation, MDRC, and Quest2Learn, providing research, teaching and programmatic support. Dani holds a B.S. in Applied Psychology from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Iona University. During her time at NYU, Dani was awarded the Student Exemplar of Excellence Award for her campus bridge-building work, and she is a proud alumnus of RTT’s Campus Internship program. Your voice matters. This is a chance to strengthen how we listen, how we connect, and how we lead—together. This breakfast is part of Federation’s broader effort to cultivate a vibrant, connected, and empowered leadership network in NOVA. [jotform id="253294483969172" title="NoVA Community Resetting the Table Workshop 1.25.26"] Questions? Contact Melanie Schaeffer. Kosher food provided. *For security purposes, the location and street address will be emailed to each guest prior to the event, using the email address provided at registration. Learn more about security at Federation events. We’re committed to building an inclusive community. If you need accommodations to participate meaningfully, please contact us in advance.

Join us for a Zoom webinar with Stef Tucker and Bob Shapiro, experts on tax and gift planning under the new tax laws, to learn how new regulations might influence your, of your clients', financial and giving decisions this year in anticipation of changes next year. The talk will be moderated by Sara Brenner, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Foundation, and will include a quick poll at the beginning to understand who is in the room to better tailor the discussion.

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