Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, Philadelphia
(2001) $20,000,000

The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, a Solomon Schechter school, is affiliated with the Conservative movement of Judaism. Serving more than 750 children in grades K-8, the school has four campuses in the greater Philadelphia area. In a warm, child-centered environment, boys and girls pursue both secular and Judaic studies.

“During these very difficult times, Sidney Kimmel's gift of $20 million is an extraordinary affirmation of who we are and what our school stands for. It will ensure the financial future of the school and enable it to carry out its mission of providing quality general and Judaic studies to the broadest socioeconomic spectrum of students,” states Susan Marks, Director of Development.

Sidney Kimmel's anchor gift will allow the Perelman Jewish Day School to grow and to help provide a Jewish education to any student who desires one. It will also support its dual mission of teaching values that have served the Jewish people for thousands of years and of furthering academic excellence. This donation is just one of many significant gifts that Mr. Kimmel, a Philadelphia native, has made to enrich the lives of children in the city.