NY Real Estate Leaders Golf with Israeli Soldiers in Old Westbury

FIDF N.Y. Real Estate Division Golf Outing. Photo Credits: Howard Wechsler.

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y., July 16 – One-hundred and thirty of New York’s most prestigious real estate professionals gathered on Monday, July 9, for the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) New York Real Estate Division Seventh Annual Golf Outing at Glen Oaks Country Club in Old Westbury, raising $250,000 to support well-being and educational programs for the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

The daylong event at Glen Oaks honored Ziel Feldman, one of New York City’s most prominent developers and the founder and chairman of HFZ Capital Group, for his commitment to Israel’s soldiers and for his leadership in the New York real estate community. Last year, Feldman joined FIDF’s Real Estate Mission to Israel, led by FIDF National Board Member and New York Real Estate Division Chairman Emeritus Ofer Yardeni, who is chairman and CEO of Stonehenge Partners, and FIDF New York Real Estate Division Chairman Shimon Shkury, who is also founder and president of Ariel Property Advisors.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be part of this important event,” said Feldman. “All proceeds will go towards supporting the brave men and women serving and protecting the state of Israel – a very worthy cause that is close to my heart.”

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, and supporting other well-being programs for soldiers. The Real Estate Division plays a central role in the activities of the FIDF Tri-State Region.

“Year after year, we are amazed by the remarkable support from the New York real estate community,” said FIDF Tri-State Executive Director Galit Brichta. “It is so wonderful for our supporters to be able to take a day to play golf, meet the soldiers who defend Israel and Jews worldwide, and thank them for their service.”

Attendees included IDF soldiers such as Staff Sgt. (Res.) Sharon, who served as a sharpshooter in one of the world’s only coed combat infantry units.

Photo #1: (From left) FIDF New York Real Estate Division Chairman Shimon Shkury, who is also founder and president of Ariel Property Advisors; founder and chairman of HFZ Capital Group Ziel Feldman, who was the event honoree; Staff Sgt. Sharon; FIDF New York Real Estate Division Chairman Emeritus Ofer Yardeni, who is also chairman and CEO of Stonehenge Partners; and FIDF Tri-State Executive Director Galit Brichta

Photo #2: (From left) Colby Anderson; Simon Ziff; founder and chairman of HFZ Capital Group Ziel Feldman, who was the event honoree; and Lawrence Russo

Photo #3: Founder and chairman of HFZ Capital Group Ziel Feldman, who was the FIDF NY Real Estate Division Golf Outing honoree

Photo #4: FIDF New York Real Estate Division Chairman Emeritus Ofer Yardeni

Photo #5: Brian Shatz (left); and founder and chairman of HFZ Capital Group Ziel Feldman, who was the event honoree (right)

Photo #6: (From left) Eric Birnbaum; Jonathan Mechanic; Anthony Shaskus; and Michael Werner