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Rabbi Eliot Pearlson Joins International Leaders Summit’s Executive Advisory Board
April 15, 2024
Washington, DC – The International Leaders Summit (ILS) today announced that Rabbi Eliot Pearlson has joined the Executive Advisory Board of the US-based independent think tank.
Natasha Srdoc, co-founder of ILS said:
We are truly honored to welcome Rabbi Eliot Pearlson to the International Leaders Summit. We are pleased to relay that Rabbi Pearlson is taking a leadership role in advancing our joint mission and vision in affirming America’s foundational principles, advancing principled solutions and strengthening the US partnership with Israel and other key allies in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
Rabbi Pearlson affirmed the well-deserved notoriety of Temple Menorah by opening the institution to hundreds of Russian Jews escaping from the Soviet Union, along with the survivors of the Holocaust and the refugees of Castro’s Cuba.
As a leading light in America, Rabbi Pearlson continues to inspire our fellow-Americans and reminds us all of the virtues that made American exceptional, and the blessings of America’s partnership with Israel and other trusted allies who join us in safeguarding our rule of law civilization.
Rabbi Eliot Pearlson stated:
While some lament the current state of affairs in America, I feel confident of a grand future for our Repulic. Why? Because the vast majority of Americans believe in the values of our founding fathers. Sacrifice, hard work, ethical behavior, patriotism, these are but a few of the foundations of our Nation and the building blocks of our great future.
I choose to be a part of International Leaders Summit because they are not merely mouthing platitudes. ILS is actively creating solutions and programs to direct our nation on a path of strength, growth and international leadership.
The ILS Family espouses values such as liberty, economic responsibility and global policies that prioritize American values first – an endeavor that will empower our generation and our children’s and grandchildren as well.
Joel Anand Samy, co-founder of International Leaders Summit said:
Rabbi Eliot Pearlson Eliot’s leadership on the vital issues of our day has impacted a great many within the state of Florida and throughout our nation. His positive engagement by working with America’s key ethnic communities serves as an example to the nation. Rabbi Pearlson’s adoption of an African American church, and the unique endeavors of a pulpit exchange with its minister, and leading Temple Menorah’s sponsorship of its Afternoon Computer Lab for Children at Risk serve as a model for our nation.
As a Jewish activist, Rabbi Pearlson has clearly articulated moral clarity to the real challenges we face today including the rise of anti-Semitism, and the importance of affirming America’s founding values and our U.S. Constitution which guarantees our religious freedoms and protects life, liberty and private property.
His impact is felt throughout America and beyond our shores. It is our great honor to welcome Rabbi Pearlson to the leadership board.
Brief Bio:
Elliot Pearlson is the Senior Rabbi of Temple Menorah on Miami Beach where he has served since 1989.
Education
Rabbi Pearlson’s Jewish education is varied and diverse. Although serving in a Traditional synagogue, Rabbi Pearlson has studied in “Litvishe” Yeshiva programs such as the Greater Miami Mesifta, The Talmudic University , Lubavitch Yeshiva-Tomchei Tmimim, and Yeshiva University.
Family
Rabbi Pearlson’s wife Judy was born and raised in the traditional Jewish community of Lawrence, Massachusetts, once known as “America’s Shoe Capital.” Judy learned her strong Jewish values from both her parents and grandparents, founders of the Jewish sister communities of Lawrence and Haverhill.
Judy moved to South Florida to attend the University of Miami, where she received her B.S. in Education. Upon completion of her Masters degree at Nova University, Judy entered the field of Jewish education where she met Rabbi while she was supervisor of C.A.J.E.’s Judaic High School.
In 1993 Judy was appointed Director of Early Childhood Education at Temple Menorah. Under her leadership, the B. Cohen Early Childhood Center grew rapidly. She stepped down from her leadership role in 2009, but continues to contribute her expertise to Temple Menorah’s Jewish Montessori program.