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The Network

Where Jewish values and business leadership meet.

The Network is Greater Washington’s hub for Jewish business professionals to connect, collaborate, and lead with purpose. It serves as the intersection of the business and Jewish community in Greater Washington, creating an entry point for likeminded business professionals to connect through a Jewish lens.
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Network Council

A leadership group at the heart of The Network, guiding its growth and impact. Council members bring new professionals into the fold, strengthen donor relationships, and connect their networks to Jewish life. They host signature events like Cocktails & Conversation, showcasing the reach of Greater Washington’s Jewish business community. The Network Council represents professionals across industries—from law and real estate to tech and finance.

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Northern Virginia Network Alliance

All Jewish business professionals who work and live in Northern Virginia are welcome to join the Alliance for events, community building, and networking. The Alliance aims to bring together the Jewish business community in the major commerce hubs of Northern Virginia, highlighting the region’s rapidly growing business scene.

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Real Estate Division

The Real Estate Division is a multigenerational hub for professionals across commercial real estate—ownership, development, construction, banking, design, and more—who are passionate about strengthening Jewish Greater Washington. This dynamic community connects established leaders with rising professionals, creating a powerful pipeline of mentorship and empowering the next generation to shape our future. Together, we honor the Jewish real estate community’s historic role in growing Greater Washington and showcase the lasting impact of continued investment.

The Builders Society

At the heart of the Division is the Builders Society, Federation’s premier giving society for real estate professionals. Builders—developers, constructors, lenders, brokers, and investors—make an annual gift of $1,200 or more to Federation’s Annual Campaign. In return, they gain access to exclusive small dinners, private breakfasts, and Network-wide events that strengthen relationships and amplify collective impact. More than philanthropy, Builders Society membership is a platform for connection, influence, and leadership in our community.
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Family Business

A space for second- and third-generation professionals stepping into leadership within their family enterprises. Members explore challenges and opportunities in succession planning, working with relatives, and shaping a family’s philanthropic vision—all through a Jewish lens. This group builds connections among peers who will transform Jewish leadership and influence the Greater Washington business community in the decades ahead.

Email Barry Jakov to learn more

The Network Leadership

Network Co-Chairs 
Brad Lackey, Managing Director, AlTi Tiedemann Global
Wendy Feldman Block, Executive Managing Director, Savills

Network Council Co-Chairs 
Eva Davis, Real Estate Agent, Compass
Kevin Fishkind, Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley

Network Council 
Matthew Friedson, Managing Director, Risk Strategies Company
Aaron Feldman, Vice President, Fidelity Investments
Nick Gordon, Associate Vice President, MRP Realty
Sam Hollman, Head of Acquisitions, Rock Creek Property Group
Jordan Hepner, Founder & Managing Partner, Great Jones Capital
Kerry Iris, Principal, CEO, KIK Investments
Simon Moskovitz, Associate, Gibson Dunn
Dave Pollin, Founder, Buccini Pollin Group
Joel Regignano, Vice President, Bozzuto
Ally Sherman, Director, DHR Global
Matthew Steinway, Associate, Duane Morris LLP

Real Estate Co-Chairs 
Alisa Rosenberg, Founder and Managing Partner, Junction Development
Albert Small, Director, Renaissance Centro

Real Estate Committee 
Miriam Brodie, Meg Brown, Adam Ducker, Wendy Feldman Block, Nick Gordon, Brian Gould, Emily Heppen, Jenna Jacobson, Jeff Kayce, Warren Margolies, Scott Nudelman, Barbara Miller, and Barbara Wachter Needle

Northern VA Network Alliance Co-Chairs 
Stacy Bell, Chief Financial Officer, Coakley & Williams
David Schneider, Partner, Holland & Knight

Northern VA Network Alliance Committee 
Katie Cristol, CEO, Tysons Community Alliance
Elana Katzen, Channel Sales, CyberArk
Joel Regignano, Vice President, Bozzuto
Jason Levine, Senior Director, Creatio

Family Business Group Co-Chairs 
Julie Polinger, Chief Operating Officer, Polinger Company
Bradley Chod, Co-President, Minkoff Development Corporation

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

Network Builder's Society Directory

November 14, 2024: Matan hosts The Lieberman Fellowship for Jewish Organizations Serving Young Adults at The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and Bender JCC of Greater Washington in Rockville, MD.

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We’d love to share more about The Network and how you can get involved.
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