J-CREN is a network of Jewish commercial real estate professionals and individuals from related industries that was put together by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. The group gathers for networking and learning opportunities as well as to engage with the work of Federation. J-CREN is for new and seasoned professionals alike. It is also free to join! Email newsletters are sent every other month as well as communications specific to events. Thanks to generous sponsors, all events are free.

Why J-CREN and Why Now?
“The number of Jewish commercial real estate professionals in Atlanta is large and growing. Giving them opportunities to network with each other and engage more with the work of Federation will strengthen Jewish Atlanta.”
-Matt Bronfman, Principal, Chief Executive Officer of Jamestown and Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Board Chair
J-CREN Events
Our first event was held at The Works, Selig Enterprises’ 80-acre adaptive mixed-use development in the heart of Atlanta’s Upper Westside. Over 160 professionals gathered outside in the greenspace called The Camp to network, socialize, and learn about the history of The Works and the work of Federation. In December, a series of small mentoring lunches were hosted by some of Atlanta’s most well-known commercial real estate leaders. They and their less seasoned guests discussed the industry as well as their involvement in the Jewish Community and the importance of Federation.
J-CREN’s second event was held at the Star Metals offices in Midtown and had over 100 people attend! The indoor/outdoor space, which is available to book for other events, was a fabulous venue for our network to learn about this new project as well as how Jewish Atlanta is helping those who are suffering in Ukraine.
Our third event was held at Pullman Yards, on the edges of Kirkwood and Edgewood. Over 100 were there to network, learn about this incredible property, and hear about the impact Federation has on our local and global community. The group also toured the property, which was originally built in 1904 by Pratt Engineering. Pullman Yards has had numerous uses over the course of a century and now serves as a creative and cultural focal point.
Eliot Arnovitz, M&P Shopping Centers
Seth Greenberg, ECI Group
Carolyn Oppenheimer, Halpern Enterprises
Tim Schrager, Perennial Properties
Matt Bronfman
Jack Halpern
Norman Radow
Stephen Selig
Mindy Selig-Shouldberg
Mark Silberman