Elie Hirschfeld and Robert Sugarman, former Chairman, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
Elie Hirschfeld is a life-long New York resident, real estate developer and business leader. His support for Israel has been significant and a key focus throughout his life. He recently traveled to the historic Jewish homeland to conduct high-level meetings with top government officials to discuss important matters of state and international business development.
The iconic philanthropist was born in Israel and has a long history of activism in support of the Jewish state’s well-being and vitality in all arenas – from economic to health and education. Elie Hirschfeld was recently named to a critical position on the National Campaign Advisory Board of Israel Bonds Corporation.
Among the influential and highly placed state officials, he met with were Minister of Finance Mosh Kahlon, to develop innovative concepts in affordable housing in Israel. “Providing practical homes for people in the ever-evolving Jewish homeland is a critical concern, and I’m pleased to have the opportunity to lend my background and expertise to help provide the best solutions possible,” Elie Hirschfeld said of the meeting.
Mr. Hirschfeld also shared his insights and expertise in real estate, education and development to meetings with such other top Israeli officials as key Knesset member and Minister of Tourism, Yariv Levin; the Hon. Gideon Sa’ar, Former Minister of Education and Interior; President and CEO of the Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds, Israel Maimon.
“I have been blessed to have driven key initiatives in all these areas here in New York,” said Elie Hirschfeld. “It’s my pleasure and honor to do the same for the people of Israel,” he added, “It’s been my dream come true to play a critical role in the continuing development of the historic country’s limitless future potential!”