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Elie Hirschfeld Bestowed Prestigious Honor By Brown University

Brown University bestowed its highest alumni honor on Elie Hirschfeld

Iconic New York developer, philanthropist and patron of the arts, Elie Hirschfeld has been bestowed the prestigious honor of the Brown Bear Award by the Brown University Alumni Association.

The “Brown Bear” is the highest honor awarded by the Alumni Association in recognition for many years of volunteer work to distinguished graduates of one of America’s most venerated Ivy League institutions.

Among the other luminaries on this short and distinguished list of previous honorees are; John D. Rockefeller, former Chairman of Chase Bank and founder of the Rockefeller Center; Former New York Public Library Chairman, Richard B. Saloman; Lyman Bloomingdale, Former IBM Chairman, Thomas Watson, and Alva Way, the former chairman of American Express and Travelers Corporation.

“Brown University provided me the foundation and framework I needed to reach my potential as a businessman, philanthropist and volunteer— and as importantly — as a man who could help other people to do the same,” said Elie Hirschfeld.

“I consider it my duty … and privilege to give back to this school which has produced some of the finest American  businessmen, philanthropists and volunteers in our history.”

In addition to providing years of financial and other support to his alma mater, The celebrated real estate mogul, philanthropist, athlete and patron of the arts has had a significant hand in the development and re-purposing of many prominent city properties including Riverside South, The Grand Sutton, Park Avenue Court, The Hotel Pennsylvania and The Exchange Tower.

But Hirschfeld’s focus has always extended far beyond any single project. His visionary collaborations with such prominent partners as Silverstein Properties, The Zeckendorf Organization, The Donald Trump Organization and others have yielded some of the more spectacular projects in the history of the city.

And while his business accomplishments are many, it may be his seemingly endless charitable endeavors that may be his most lasting legacy. He launched the Hirschfeld Foundation to channel his philanthropic efforts in support of education, healthcare, athletics and Jewish causes.

“My personal history of giving began when I was a student at Brown University,” Hirschfeld says.

“I became President of Brown’s Hillel and was elected President of my Senior Class. I was inspired by both Brown and Hillel to do more for others and to seek to improve the world. I went on to support numerous educational institutions, hospitals, Jewish organizations, and other non-profit groups. I created the Hirschfeld Foundation to expand my personal efforts.”

Now those efforts on behalf of Brown and other causes are being recognized by the University he cherishes.

 

 

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Elie Hirschfeld Named To Israel Bonds National Campaign Council

Renowned New York developer and philanthropist Elie Hirschfeld has been honored with an appointment to the Israel Bonds National Campaign Council.

“I am pleased to be part of Israel Bonds and its important work,” said the principal owner of Hirschfeld Properties. “Being actively involved with Israel’s economic growth through investments in Israel bonds is a decision I am proud to have made.”

In the last four years, Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds sold approximately one Billion in bonds annually in the United States to develop every aspect of Israel’s economy.

The iconic developer has a long history of political, financial and personal support for the State of Israel.

“Israel has always been part of me — I was born in Tel Aviv,” said Elie Hirschfeld.  With my increased commitment to the Jewish state and Israel Bonds, and my new position on the Council, I look forward to introducing my business colleagues and friends to Israel bonds and to joining me in becoming stakeholders in one of the world’s most resilient economies.”

Elie Hirschfeld created the Hirschfeld Foundation to direct his philanthropic efforts in support of education, healthcare, athletics, and Jewish causes.

He also has served on the boards of the Weizmann Institute and the Jewish National Fund and the Hirschfeld family has provided playgrounds and contributed to numerous special projects throughout Israel.  

Recently, the Brown University Judaic Studies building was named for Elie Hirschfeld, a Brown Trustee emeritus, in recognition of a new major gift made by him.

“My involvement with Israel Bonds is a natural extension of my commitment to the country,” says Elie Hirschfeld, “It offers me another amazing opportunity to be a part of Israel’s future.”

Proceeds from the sale of the bonds have played a decisive role in Israel’s rapid evolution into a groundbreaking, global leader in high-tech, greentech and biotech.

 

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Elie Hirschfeld To Be Celebrated at 65th Birthday Gala at Historic Harmonie Club

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The beautiful ballroom in Midtown’s historic Harmonie Club will play host to a celebration of New York real estate icon and philanthropist, Elie Hirschfeld.

Luminaries from every category of New York will gather on January 10 to pay tribute to a seminal figure in the development of the city as it stands today – Elie Hirschfeld.

Midtown’s historic Harmonie Club will play host to a veritable who’s who of Gotham, gathered to celebrate the 65th birthday of a man who helped define modern New York.

While the guest list is private, those expected to attend will include a U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, a prominent Broadway producer, the president of the New York City Triathlon, several leaders of major philanthropies, top New York clergy figures and a prominent array of physicians, journalists, and national award winners.

“My husband, Elie has had a positive impact on so many people in so many industries on both a professional and philanthropic level,” says Dr. Sarah Schlesinger MD of the Rockefeller University. “It’s heartwarming to have an occasion where his work and compassion can be celebrated in this way.”

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Dr. Sarah Schlesinger MD of the Rockefeller University with the guest of honor, her husband, New York real estate luminary, Elie Hirschfeld.

The celebrated real estate mogul, philanthropist, athlete and patron of the arts has had a significant hand in the development and re-purposing of many prominent city properties including Riverside South, The Grand Sutton, Park Avenue Court, The Hotel Pennsylvania and The Exchange Tower.

But Hirschfeld’s focus has always extended far beyond any single project. His visionary collaborations with such prominent partners as Silverstein Properties, The Zeckendorf Organization, The Donald Trump Organization and others have yielded some of the more spectacular projects in the history of the city.

Game-changing Hirschfeld projects have included The Sports Club/LA, a completely vertical sports club, Manhattan Mall, one of the first vertical shopping malls in NYC, and New York’s first open-air parking garage.

And while his business accomplishments are many, it may be his seemingly endless charitable endeavors that may be his most lasting legacy. He launched the Hirschfeld Foundation to channel his philanthropic efforts in support of education, healthcare, athletics and Jewish causes.

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Hirschfeld’s ongoing efforts to promote awareness of Jewish history and culture are demonstrated in his presence with Israeli Knesset Minister Dany Dannon at the Holocaust Memorial dedication in Poland last January.

“My personal history of giving began when I was a student at Brown University,” Hirschfeld says. “I became President of Brown’s Hillel and was elected President of my Senior Class. I was inspired by both Brown and Hillel to do more for others and to seek to improve the world. I went on to support numerous educational institutions, hospitals, Jewish organizations, and other non-profit groups. I created the Hirschfeld Foundation to expand my personal efforts.”

This event provides the many people Hirschfeld has touched the opportunity to show how much those efforts have meant.