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Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County

Recognizes Baer’s Furniture Co. Inc. For Generational

Legacy And Philanthropy At Industry Icon Event

Baer’s Furniture Co. Inc., a cornerstone of South Florida’s contributions to causes that are close to their hearts.
home furnishing industry, was celebrated for its steadfast Such causes include cancer research, education, medical
commitment to philanthropy at the Jewish Federation of research, health and welfare and food insecurities. The
South Palm Beach County’s Business & Professional (B&P) Baer family’s impact in the Federation is profound,
Industry Icon event. The annual event, held at the Jewish spanning generations with an overwhelming commitment
Federation’s Zinman Hall on May 9, recognizes industry to the Federation’s work. The Jewish Federation of South
leaders for their outstanding personal, professional and Palm Beach County would not exist without Jimmy Baer
philanthropic achievements. and his wife Margie, who were visionaries that saw the
need for South Palm Beach to be an independent Jewish
Federation separate from the one in Palm Beach.
“It is companies like Baer’s Furniture that sustain our
community,” said Geil Bilu, B&P Icon Event Co-Chair.
Attention “Their consistent support and community involvement are
essential for fostering local initiatives and improving the
All Residents! Michelle Hollister, Ira Baer, Cathy Baer, Geil Bilu, Shari Cohen lives of our fellow residents.”
B&P Division sponsors included Berger Singerman,

Haven Home Health and Hotwire Communications-
and Ken Lebersfeld
Please keep Over 100 community Fision. B&P Industry Icon Event sponsors included Baer’s
Furniture Company Inc.; BDO; Lesser, Lesser, Landy &
garage doors closed. leaders, supporters and Smith – Attorneys at Law; and Marsh & McLenna. The
Your security friends gathered to welcome event’s exclusive magazine sponsor was The Boca Raton
Observer and its in-kind sponsor was Southern Glazers
Cathy Baer, Executive Vice
begins at home! President and Ira Baer, Wine & Spirits.
Chief Financial Officer. The event was made possible by the dedicated efforts
The event highlighted the of Overall B&P Division Chairs Geil Bilu and Sandy
family-owned business Gerstein, and Industry Icon Event Co-Chair Shari Cohen.
and its eight-decade-long For more information about the Business & Professional
commitment to community (B&P) Division, email Marc Fishman at marcf@bocafed.
enrichment. org or visit https://jewishboca.org/departments/annual/bp/.
Deepest thanks to Boca Pointe Federation
“Celebrating our
fa m i l y’s l e g a c y a nd Campaign Chairs: Jane and Dan Fishkoff, and to
Watch Your Speed! philanthropic endeavors at Alex Galper and Angela Committee Members: Rhoda Berkow, Allen Brayer,
Richard Glazer & Elaine Kaplan, Harold Katz, Joel
the B&P Industry Icon event Cooperman
is a profound honor,” said Meisner, Arlene Penner, Murray Pitkowsky, Mel Schoen,
Speeding fines Cathy Baer. “As we stand Doris & Stuart Zeuner, for their continued dedication and
are being enforced! in our fourth generation leadership.
Fine schedule: 6-20 of business leadership, we If you or a neighbor are in need of help, please
mph over the limit remain deeply committed contact Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
$50 and more than to nurturing spaces where at 561-852-3333. In addition, our main Federation
21 mph over the limit families can come together telephone number, 561-852-3100, is monitored regularly
$100. Please obey and forge memories that for voicemail messages.
the posted speed will endure for generations Learn more about our Federation and how you can
limit signs and drive to come. This recognition help at www.jewishboca.org - or contact Shirley Gross
safely!  only fuels our dedication at shirleyg@bocafed.org or 561.852.3182 (leave a
to serving and uplifting our voicemail). 
community.”
The evening reflected
on the Baer family’s Robert Gerstein and Ken
rich heritage and their Lebersfeld

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