IN PICTURES: Israel Bonds celebrate Larry Silverstein, Simon Ziff

Israel Bonds’ annual Real Estate & Allied Industries Division Luncheon drew over 600 guests to The Pierre Hotel in New York to honor Simon Ziff, president, Ackman-Ziff Real Estate, and Larry Silverstein, chairman of Silverstein Properties. Silverstein received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his groundbreaking work as a developer and investor, as well as for his support of education, medical research, humanitarian needs, and the arts. Ziff was awarded the Israel Peace Medal in recognition of his 20+ years at the helm of Ackman-Ziff, the real estate advisory firm, and his active leadership in many not-for-profit organizations.

Photos by Mark Von Holden

Peter S. Kalikow, President of H. J. Kalikow & Company (left), leads a blessing over the bread at Israel Bonds’ Annual Real Estate & Allied Industries Division Luncheon in November. He is joined by Michael Stoler Managing Director of Madison Realty Capital, and Israel Bonds Campaign ChairmaN

Larry Silverstein

Andrew Chase, Israel Bonds’ New York Region Executive Director; Israel Maimon, Israel Bonds’ President & CEO; Simon Ziff, President, Ackman-Ziff Real Estate; Gary Jacob, Executive Vice President, Glenwood Management Corp.

Larry A. Silverstein, Chairman, Silverstein Properties, Inc., and recipient of the Luncheon’s Lifetime Achievement Award; Gary Jacob, Executive Vice President, Glenwood Management Corp.; Simon Ziff, President, Ackman-Ziff Real Estate, and recipient of the Luncheon’s Israel Peace Medal; Michael Stoler, Managing Director, Madison Realty Capital; and Andrew Chase, Executive Director of Israel Bonds, Greater New York Region.