Inaugural
Resilience, Runway & Retail
Luncheon
Strength. Belonging. Always In Style.
Where fashion meets purpose.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating resilience, community, and belonging. Through fashion, philanthropy, and shared experiences, we will raise critical support for programs that empower individuals with special needs to live with greater independence, dignity, and connection.
More than a fundraiser, Resilience, Runway & Retail is a celebration of the strength and potential within every individual and the collective impact we can make when we come together.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026
10:00 a.m. – Curated Boutique Marketplace Opens
11:30 a.m. – Luncheon, Program, and Fashion Show
Enjoy a day of fashion, shopping, and philanthropy featuring a curated collection of local boutiques and specialty vendors, an inspiring program, and a fashion show showcasing the latest seasonal styles.
Guests are encouraged to browse the marketplace before, during, and after the luncheon, creating a vibrant and engaging shopping experience while supporting a meaningful cause.
Honoring Champions of Belonging
For their leadership, generosity, and commitment to creating a community where everyone belongs.
Jane Terker Perelman & Bruce Terker
For siblings Jane Terker Perelman and Bruce Terker, Alpert Jewish Family Services and Levine Jewish Residential & Family Services (JRFS) is more than an organization-it’s family. Their bond with Alpert JFS and JRFS began through their sister Beth, who has been a resident at the Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service Apartment Program in Palm Beach Gardens for almost 25 years. This program supports adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling lives in a less restrictive environment.
Jane and Bruce made a generous endowment commitment of $1 million dollars in honor of their parents, and to support the operations of the newly opened Center for Belonging and Wellbeing. The Center embodies the exceptional care that Beth has received.
“You don’t always see the direct benefits of philanthropy, but in this case, we really do. We are seeing the difference it makes in real time”
– Jane
Event Emcee
Jason Solodkin
A South Florida native, Jason Solodkin is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professional and a recognized speaker within the community. You may recognize Jason’s voice from his earlier career as a national and local sports broadcaster who was a regular on the air covering the Miami Heat and Miami Hurricanes.
Jason and his wife Lori are the proud parents of two children. Samantha is a sophomore at the University of Texas and Jordan is a 16-year old who attends the Boca School for Autism.
Our Sponsors
Seeds of Chai
Welcome to Seeds of Chai, a transformative initiative by the Center for Belonging and Wellbeing (CBW) and Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service (LJRFS) designed to cultivate growth, resilience, and a profound sense of belonging.
Through this luncheon, we are raising funds to build a state-of-the-art hydroponic garden that will directly support adults with disabilities in our residential programs. This aspirational project represents a powerful opportunity to help those we serve not just live but truly thrive.
The Vision
Imagine the impact of a hands-on garden: picture a person who is mentally challenged learning how to cultivate their own food, engaging socially with peers, feeling a profound sense of belonging, and gaining real, tangible independence.
By funding a vertical, two-sided hydroponic growing system we can make this vision a reality. This modern garden will do much more than grow fresh fruits and vegetables—it will serve as the root of several life-changing opportunities:
Personal Growth & Independence
Providing adults with disabilities the chance to build confidence, connect with others, and develop meaningful life skills.
Vocational Training & Education
Creating hands-on educational experiences centered around science, healthy living, and sustainability, while offering valuable vocational training.
Culinary Arts & Nutrition
Supplying fresh, home-grown ingredients for our culinary arts programs and daily resident meal preparation.
Community & Social Impact
Supporting broader local food insecurity efforts through direct contributions to the Alpert JFS food pantry.
Resilience, Runway & Retail
Pop-up Boutiques
Step into an elegant and inspiring shopping experience at the inaugural Resilience, Runway & Retail Luncheon, where fashion, philanthropy, and community come together for a truly meaningful cause.
Guests will enjoy exclusive access to a collection of 20 curated pop-up boutiques featuring distinguished local retailers and specialty merchants. Designed to delight and inspire, the boutiques will showcase an exceptional selection of merchandise, including designer and fine jewelry, contemporary fashion, accessories, home décor, artisan gifts, specialty card and game collections, and one-of-a-kind treasures.
A percentage of proceeds from participating vendors will benefit Levine Jewish Residential & Family Services (JRFS) and Alpert Jewish Family Service (JFS), supporting innovative programs that empower individuals with special needs and their families through services that promote independence, connection, dignity, and wellbeing.
A highlight of the marketplace will be the Center for Belonging & Wellbeing Artisan Collection, featuring handcrafted items created by talented residents and participants. Their work reflects creativity, determination, and the power of belonging, offering guests the opportunity to purchase meaningful pieces while celebrating the abilities and accomplishments of individuals with special needs.
Luncheon Leadership
Co-Chairs
Ellen Forrest
Amy Garelick
Emily Grabelsky
Chair of Resource Development
Zelda Mason
Alpert Jewish Family Service Board Chair & President
Jennifer Lesser
Host Committee
100 Strong In Support
Laurie Adams
Lois Alberstein
Sasha Aronberg
Sharon Amrose
Meryl Avni
Linda Benjamin
Eileen Berman
Karen Berkner
Traci Pincott Braun
Iris Burke
Reed Catlett
Nancy Citrin
Pam Comiter
Tana Sachs Copple
Carol Crane
Shelley Day
Sheryl Davidoff
Amy Devore
Deedra Dolin
Gail Ellstein
Janet Emerson
Diane Exter
Ros Fanaroff
Rita Feinman
Arlene Feldman
Carla Fine
Andrea Finkel
Nancy Fortier
Barbara Friedman
Laurie Gershkowitz
Esther Glasser
Sandy Glassman
Ilene Lampert Goldstein
Nancy Hart
Lisa Hauser
Sandy Heller
Karen Hellerstein
Nancy Horowitz
Susan Hurwitz
Lauren Jacobson
Alicia Kabak
Lisa Kaye
Diane Kershenbaum
Nina Kessel
Hope Kessler
Lisa Korman
Gladys Kremens
Joyce Lampert
Jane Lampert
Patti Lehrhoff
Tami Lesser
Roz Leopold
Wendy Lesserson
Hope Levin
Ellen Levine
Lisa Lickstein
Vivian Lieberman
Karen List
Ellen Malasky
Diann Mann
Iris Markel
Maxine Marks
Patti Max Raber
Samara Cooper Mendelson
Elaine Michel
Ruth Naftaly
Dr. Paula Newmark
Roz Nissman
Maryann Nordheimer
Jill Parket
Shelley Parker
Roni Resnick
Mikki Rocker
Traci Rollins
Sandra Rosen
Harriet Samuels
Eva Schlanger
Dr. Lisa Schulman
Carla Schwartz
Talya Schwarzberg
Lisa Seymour
Debbie Shapiro
Lesley Sheinberg
Barbara Sidel
Lois Silverman
Carolyn Silbey Gleimer
Hope Silverman
Susan Slepkow
Stephanie Stoloff
Linda Teitelbaum
Jayne Thylan
Renee Tucker
Bonnie Ulan
Jane Warsaw
Jill Weinberg
Lori Weinstein
Diana Wendy
KJ White
Sheryl Wysockey
Carolyn Yasuna
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