The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia hosted its 29th Annual Solomon and Sylvia Bronstein Seminar for Professionals on Friday, Sept. 6 at the Hilton Philadelphia City Ave.

The event brought together 120 local professionals who play a vital role in strengthening and securing the future of the Jewish community through their expertise in wealth planning.

“The Bronstein Seminar has long been an end of summer highlight for local professional advisors in Greater Philadelphia, offering an opportunity for networking, and to hear from experts in the wealth planning field,” said Jewish Federation’s Chief Planned Giving Officer Jennifer Brier. “Our network of professional advisors have become trusted partners in ensuring the future of our Jewish community locally and in Israel.”

120 local estate planning professionals attended the 29th annual event.

This year’s featured speaker Lawrence Brody, senior counsel at Harrison LLP, delivered a highly informative presentation titled, “Top 20 - Or So - Life Insurance Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.” Brody’s insights provided attendees with practical knowledge, focusing on common pitfalls in life with insurance planning and how to effectively navigate them for the benefit of their clients.

This year’s Edward N. Polisher award winner Mitchell E. Benson and Jewish Federation’s Chief Planned Giving Officer Jennifer Brier (center) join past award winners.

In addition to the presentation, the Jewish Federation honored Mitchell E. Benson of Savran Benson LLP with the Edward N. Polisher award. The award, named in memory of Ed Polisher who exemplified leadership and service within estate planning and the Jewish community, annually recognizes an outstanding estate planner who has provided distinguished service to the Jewish Federation.

Bronstein Seminar Chair Amy Ufberg presents the Edward N. Polisher award to Mitchell E. Benson.

Another significant highlight of this year’s seminar was the introduction of the Jewish Federation’s endowments program’s new name – the Jewish Community Foundation. This rebranding signals a new chapter in the ongoing efforts to build a strong and sustainable future for the Jewish community in Greater Philadelphia and in Israel.

“Now, as the Jewish Community Foundation, we look forward to growing and deepening our collaboration with professionals like those attending the Bronstein Seminar, building a lasting foundation for generations to come,” said Brier.

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About the Jewish Community Foundation

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Endowments Program is now the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, a branch of the Jewish Federation. Our name has changed to better highlight our steadfast commitment to providing top-tier, customized service to individuals, families and Jewish institutions. We help grow aspirations to create a better future and actualize them through smart investments today. 

With more than a century of experience in charitable giving, our expert team of professionals work with you one-on-one to channel your philanthropic dollars to make a lasting impact within the Jewish community and beyond for today and generations to come.

To learn more about the Foundation, contact Chief Planned Giving Officer Jennifer Brier, Esquire at jbrier@jewishphilly.org.