On Wednesday, January 5, 2011 The Pearlstine Family was honored for their involvement in the community and ongoing philanthropic contributions . Receiving the Francis Salvador award was shared not only with Edwin Pearlstine but with his entire family.
"Not only does he contribute to the community, but his children and grandchildren also contribute." Mr. Pearlstine believes "it's very important to pass what [he's] learned from his parents from generation to generation". "In so many families, as the generations die off, the philosophy of giving and helping others also dies."
The synagogue gives the award in recognition of vision and leadership when the board of trustees decides to give it -- which by coincidence has been every other year -- and this is the first time it has been awarded to a congregation member. Past honorees are Charleston Mayor Joe Riley (2006) and Judge Alex Sanders (2008).
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The synagogue gives the award in recognition of vision and leadership when the board of trustees decides to give it -- which by coincidence has been every other year -- and this is the first time it has been awarded to a congregation member.
Past honorees are Charleston Mayor Joe Riley (2006) and Judge Alex Sanders (2008).
