National Figure Joins Ron Perilstein and FELS At Their Love Our Kids Gala

National Figure Joins Ron Perilstein and FELS At Their Love Our Kids Gala

Rabbi David Wolpe, named most influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek, will be a guest speaker at the Federation Early Learning Services (FELS) Love Our Kids Gala on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Returning to his roots, Rabbi Wolpe will join Ron Perilstein, FELS honoree at Har Zion Temple where they both have longtime, personal connections. Wolpe has appeared on the Today Show and Face the Nation, has been featured on PBS, A&E and the History and Discovery channels; is the author of eight books, including a national best seller and his new book David: The Divided Heart has been optioned for a movie. He is the Rabbi of Temple Sinai in Los Angeles, a writer and a columnist for many such publications such as the LA Times and The Huffington Post.

Perilstein, currently an Honorary Life Director and a former FELS Board Chair has been a board member for nearly 20 years of the organization’s 104 year history. Throughout his tenure on the FELS board, Ron has worked tirelessly sharing his wisdom, humor, vision and integrity, in the multitude of leadership roles he has held in this organization.

Perilstein, President of The Arjay Group Inc., an insurance brokerage firm, lives in Narberth with his wife Jayne.

His commitment to the Jewish community is evident. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Overseers at Penn Hillel and a Vice President of Har Zion Temple. He is also a member of the board of the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life, Federation Endowments Corporation and Hillel of Greater Philadelphia.

This event is supported by Champion Sponsors PNC Bank and Dozoretz Family Foundation with over 300 guests anticipated at this event. Proceeds help to provide scholarships for low-income working families, enable FELS, a nationally acknowledged leader in the field of high quality early childhood education, to provide services for children with special needs, to give the 1,000 children enrolled annually the skills they need to enter school ready to learn, to support early literacy and enrichment programs at their 10 locations throughout the Delaware Valley.

For tickets or to make a contribution visit www.FELSkids.org or call 215-676-7550.

Celebrating the Past, Savoring the Present, Supporting the Future

About FELS:

Federation Early Learning Services (FELS) enrolls infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children from diverse economic, religious and racial backgrounds on a year-round basis in both center and school based programs. With 10 programs across the Delaware Valley, FELS serves over 1,000 children annually. Built on a foundation of Jewish values and traditions for nearly a century, FELS is a recognized leader, helping families access affordable child care, providing innovative programs for children and consultation services to the early childhood community.