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ANNUAL REPORT 2018/2019

CONTENTSKDSF Trustees Page 02

SABJE Executive Board 2018 – 2021 Page 03

Message from Adrian Gore Page 04

Message from Elliot Wolf & Raelene Tradonsky Page 05

Message from Rabbi Craig Kacev Page 05

Dor le Dor Crown Donor Campaign Page 06 - 08

School Upgrade Projects Page 11

Outreach Programme Page 12-13

Foundation Events 2018 Page 14 -15

Financial Highlights Page 17 -21

Bequests Page 23

Dynamic Davidians Page 24- 25

King David Schools’ Foundation Annual Report 2018/2019PAGE 01

KDSF TRUSTEES

ADRIAN GORE

STEVEN JOFFE STEPHEN KOSEFF BRETT LEVY MICHAEL MENDELOWITZ CECIL WULFSOHNLYNETTE SALTZMAN

DAVID FRANKEL RAOUL GAMSU JONATHAN HACKNER CY JACOBSChairman

The King David Schools’ Foundation is the fundraising arm of King David Schools. It is a separate legal entity from the South African Board of Jewish Education (SABJE) which governs the day to day running of the King David Schools and which has its own set of trustees and its own trust deed governing its actions. An extensive Service Level Agreement exists to govern the relationship between these two separate entities.

The King David Schools’ Foundation is the fundraising arm of King David Schools. It is a separate legal entity from the South African Board of Jewish Education (SABJE) which governs the day to day running of the King David Schools and which has its own set of trustees and its own trust deed governing its actions. An extensive Service Level Agreement exists to govern the relationship between these two separate entities.


SABJE EXECUTIVE BOARD 2018-2021

ELI ATIECHAIRMAN

DAVID BLOCHVICE CHAIRMAN

STEVEN JOFFEOUTGOING CHAIRMAN

FRANK DAVIDSONTREASURER

BEV BUTKOWINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RAOUL GAMSUHONORARY PRESIDENT

RABBI CRAIG KACEVGENERAL DIRECTOR

JON HARDINGFINANCIAL DIRECTOR

RAELENE TRADONSKYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KDSF

DAVID ABRAHAMSOHNEXECUTIVE MEMBER

ALAN JOFFEEXECUTIVE MEMBER

DORON JOFFEEXECUTIVE MEMBER

ANTHONY GLAZERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

KEVIN KLAFF EXECUTIVE MEMBER

SHAUN MATISONN EXECUTIVE MEMBER

HYLTON KALLNER EXECUTIVE MEMBER

AMANDA PORTER EXECUTIVE MEMBER

GREG SACKS EXECUTIVE MEMBER

ILAN ZWARENSTEIN EXECUTIVE MEMBER

ANDREW BAKER KD HIGH

VICTORY PARK

CARON LEVY KD ROSABELLEKLEIN NURSERY

SHEVA MESSIAS KD PRE-PRIMARY

LINKSFIELD

LYNDA ROMAIN KD PRE-PRIMARY

VICTORY PARK

RABBI RICKY SEEFF KD PRE-PRIMARY

VICTORY PARK

LORRAINE SRAGE KD HIGH

LINKSFIELD

AMIT BRILL EXECUTIVE MEMBER

LYNNE VAN DELLEN KD PRIMARY SANDTON

MANDI DEFRIES MINNIE BERSOHN

PRE-PRIMARY

SHELLY FRANKEL KD SENIOR PRIMARY

LINKSFIELD

RUTH ISAACSON KD JUNIOR

PRIMARY LINKSFIELD

SALLY KNOWLES KD ARIEL



2018 was a seminal year as it marked the 70th anniversary of the King David Schools. The impact of this legacy is near impossible to

quantify – safe to say thousands of King David graduates have gone out into the world and assumed leadership roles in South Africa

and outside of it – guided and energised by their Jewish values. The King David Schools’ Foundation plays a critical role in enabling

this legacy. Over the past five years, the funds committed have grown to a massive R260 million, with the number of donors

expanding, and the number of Crown Donors (those committing in excess of R100,000) growing over three times to 315 donors.

This speaks to the focus of the King David Schools’ Foundation in ensuring a sustainable approach to reach and impact, with over

500 learners financially assisted each year; and to the generosity of our community. The spread of donors is also remarkable and

spans our local community, as well as donors from other countries.

Generous donations have enabled us to improve facilities across all our campuses, with King David Ariel being a highlight over the

2018 year. With this facility, we have ensured that Jewish children are included in a school system that caters for diverse learning

needs. The past year also saw the continued activity and meaningful events involving donors and alumni. This included Dynamic

Davidian events, school reunions, and facilitating the funding of PJ Library, South Africa. PJ Library is an international programme

of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, which distributes high quality, Jewish themed, children’s books, free-of-charge to Jewish

children, aged 3-8 years every month.

On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to express my gratitude to Raelene Tradonsky and Elliot Wolf. They are testament to the

Pareto principle, that a few individuals can have a disproportionate impact on a system - their fundraising efforts are extraordinary

and ensure the long-term success of our schools. My sincere thanks also goes to my fellow Trustees of the Board and to our donors,

for their ongoing commitment, which ensures that our schools and scholars continue to stand for academic and leadership

excellence – lighthouses for the South African Jewish community.

ADRIAN GOREChairman KDSF

MESSAGE FROM ADRIAN GORE

MESSAGE FROM RABBI CRAIG KACEVEvery educator knows that a good lesson needs a “hook”, a beginning that creates enough interest,

imagination and curiosity to grab an audience’s attention. At a Pesach Seder there are a lot of stimuli

to do just this and one of these is the reading of a paragraph in Aramaic, Ha lachma anyah, referring to

matzah as the bread of oppression. It goes on to extend an invitation, “may all who are hungry come and

eat…” At the moment when we have returned from shul, closed the front door and are about to sit down

we extend the invitation! Too late, many may say, and yet the message is clear, one that Jewish families

hold dear, even if we are in a comfortable position, we need to spread our circle of concern by asking

what others may need.

The needs of the community are many, yet the King David Schools’ Foundation is focused on the needs

of over 3300 current students in the King David Schools and the future sustainability of this communal

jewel. This can only be achieved when generous and numerous alumni, community members and

friends in South Africa and globally show their support through donations. Over 500 students are getting

some level of support and many very old buildings are being refurbished. King David Ariel is flourishing

and in its second year is already full to capacity from grades 1-4. Investment in teacher professional

development is at its highest levels. All of this, while a future-focused endowment is being built, ensures

the longevity of the school and, by implication, the Johannesburg Jewish Community.

We are deeply grateful to all of the donors and we thank you for your support and concern for our

schools. We express a deep sense of gratitude to Mr Adrian Gore and the Foundation Trustees for their

time, effort and expertise. Finally, we pay tribute to the tireless efforts of Raelene Tradonsky, Executive

Director, Mr Wolf and the professional staff of the Foundation.

RABBI CRAIG KACEVGeneral Director SABJE

MESSAGE FROM ELLIOT WOLF &RAELENE TRADONSKYIn a year of celebration to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the King David

Schools, it is inevitable that we look back with pride on the indispensable role that our

schools have played in the Jewish community of Johannesburg. Our celebratory dinner for

our very generous donors in Johannesburg, followed by the exciting reunions in New York

and London and the forthcoming reunion in Sydney bear testimony to the high regard in

which our schools are held both by its former students and the present members of the

Johannesburg Jewish community.

The King David Schools’ Foundation is proud to play a part in ensuring that our schools

maintain their renowned academic record and, in addition, show the benefits of the

various projects on the school campuses, all of which are made possible by the exceptional

generosity of our loyal donors. Unlike most exclusive private schools, our King David

schools have the cherished distinction of being community schools, and with that, the

responsibility for subsidising over five hundred deserving students. How proud we should

feel that with this inclusive policy we are playing a part in ensuring the continuity and future

of our people.

In a world beset with so many daunting challenges and momentous changes, we are

conscious of our role as the fundraisers who contribute to the equanimity of our schools,

both emotionally and physically. May the following wonderful words of Rabbi Lord Jonathan

Sacks continue to be our inspiration:

“Change is not threatening, so long as we keep hold of the values by which we live. We can

travel with confidence as long as we have a map. We can jump with safety, knowing there is

someone to catch us as we fall.”

ELLIOT WOLF AND RAELENE TRADONSKYDirectors KDSF


JEWELLED PLATINUM CROWNR5 000 000 - R10 000 000

BIDVEST GROUP LIMITEDDENNIS GOODMAN, WENDY FISHER & THE KIRSH FOUNDATIONFRANKEL FAMILYHAYLEY & STEVEN HERRINGSEAN & LINDY MELNICKSTEPHEN & SHERYL KOSEFF & FAMILY STUART & JACKIE STONE & FAMILY

ANONYMOUS

PLATINUM CROWNR2 500 000 - R5 000 000

ALON APTEKER & FAMILY AMIT & NADINE BRILL & FAMILYBETH & SHAUN MATISONN & FAMILYBRIAN & LEE JOFFE & FAMILYBROUZE FAMILYCOHEN FAMILYIN HONOUR OF OUR PARENTS IVAN & DULCIE SACKSIN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHERIN MEMORY OF ALFRED LOEWENTHAL, BASIL RICHARD WEINBERG & LOUIS RABINOWITZJONATHAN & TESSA HACKNERKAFTEL FAMILYMAYERS FAMILYMENDELOWITZ FAMILYMOYAL FAMILYSALTZMAN FAMILY

GOLD CROWNR1 000 000 - R2 500 000

ALAN & BONNIE POLLARDBID CORPORATION LTDBLUE STRATA TRADING (PTY) LTD ELKIN TRUST ELLERINE BROS. (PTY) LTDEPHRON FAMILYFAYMAN FAMILYFIHRER FAMILYGAMSU FAMILYGARY BARBER & FAMILYGRAHAM & RHONA BECK FOUNDATIONGROSS FAMILYHILARY & MICHAEL SOSNOVIKIN LOVING MEMORY OF AL HYMAN & RONNIE DAVIS IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRENDA KROKIN LOVING MEMORY OF NIMY & HELEN KAHANOVITZIN LOVING MEMORY OF MARILYN FRANCOIN LOVING MEMORY OF MORRIS & TYBIE ORLININ LOVING MEMORY OF MY LATE PARENTSIN LOVING MEMORY OF THE LATE HILDA KLEININ MEMORY OF EVELYN AND RONALD AZIZOLLAHOFF

IN MEMORY OF LEOPOLD & GINGER SPIEGELIN MEMORY OF MARIE SCHWESINGERJEFF & HOWARD SHANKMANJOEL & SUSAN AMOILSJORDAN, CALE & RAFAEL KUMINGKALLNER FAMILYLARRY & CHERYL NESTADTLEONARD & RICHARD ROVETTI & FAMILIESLEOR AND SUZANNE ATIE & FAMILYLUBOTZKY FAMILY IN MEMORY OF BENJAMIN LUBOTZKYMARIUS & MEGAN BARNETTMARTIN & JODI SACKS & FAMILYNATHAN FAMILYPHILLIPS FAMILYSARON FAMILYSILBERMAN FAMILYSTEVE AND TONI COLLISSTEVEN, DANIELLE, ANNA, EMILY & SOPHIE JOFFEANONYMOUS

SILVER CROWNR500 000 - R1 000 000

AGT FOODS AFRICAANTON & DANI OSSIP & SONSASHLEY & RUTH MENDELOWITZAUERBACH FAMILYBARNES FENCING INDUSTRIESBIANCA, DYLAN & AMBER KUMINGCOLIN AND LOREN GOLDSTEINDAVID COHENELI & HADASSAH ATIE & FAMILYHALFON FAMILYIN BELOVED MEMORY OF PROFESSOR JOSEPH HERBERT M.DIN HONOUR OF JOSH FLEISHMAN FROM SHARON & AVI LEVYIN HONOUR OF MITCHEL & MARY SOCHERIN LOVING MEMORY OF MOKKIE SCHACHAT & GERALD LEISSNERIN MEMORY OF ISSY RIVKIND, BARBARA & SYDNEY MANOIMIN MEMORY OF KOLOV & ZIMAN GRANDPARENTS (ZL)IN MEMORY OF MY PARENTS, PHYLLIS & ABE KOPMANKAHN FAMILYKEVIN & DEBBIE UTIAN & FAMILYKRENGEL FAMILYMARTINE & STANLEY FLEISHMAN

DIAMOND CROWNR10 000 000

BERNARD & RUSSEL HERBERTBRETT & MARK LEVY & FAMILIES ERIC & SHEILA SAMSONGORE FAMILYJACOBS FAMILY

ANONYMOUS

Donor Boards as at 31 May 2019

The Dor le Dor campaign was launched with the specific aim of creating an endowment fund that would ensure sustainability for King David Schools from Generationto Generation.

DOR LE DORCROWN DONOR CAMPAIGN

SILVER CROWNR500 000 - R1 000 000

MEYER & GAIL JOFFESEAN & JOANNE ROSESELWYN & ROS SMITH & FAMILYSEYMOUR & MATTY TALPERT & FAMILYTEICHNER FAMILYTHE BERELOWITZ FAMILYTHE HERLITZ FAMILYTHE SEEFF FOUNDATIONTRADONSKY FAMILYANONYMOUS

BRONZE CROWNR250 000 - R500 000

IN HONOUR OF MARLENE MITCHELLIN LOVING MEMORY OF BARRY EBERLIN, ULLA SWOBODA, MYLES LAZARUS & LEE HODES IN LOVING MEMORY OF BEVERLEY ANNE FINEIN LOVING MEMORY OF HILARY DEFRIESIN LOVING MEMORY OF JASON JEDWOODIN LOVING MEMORY OF JILL MEYERSOHN & EDITH WULFSOHNIN LOVING MEMORY OF LOUIS & BETTYJACOBSONIN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ADLERIN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHELLE KRAMER FROM HER CHILDRENIN LOVING MEMORY OF SAM ABRAHAMSONIN LOVING MEMORY OF STANLEY JACOBBERNSTEININ MEMORY OF TUKSIE AND CHAYA BLAUIN MEMORY OF MAX & ADELE WITT & BENITA GOLDBERGIN MEMORY OF SELWYN RAYD, BESSIE & LOU ABRAMOWITZISRAEL-SOUTH AFRICA FOUNDATIONJARRED, TARYN, GIA & JADEN WINERJASON & JUDI BERMAN IN LOVING MEMORY OF GARY BLOCKJASON & TRACY JOFFE & FAMILYJAYDEN, KELLY & RICKY BERMANKAI-LIE, DA-VID & CHUN-CHIAO HUANGKAYE FAMILY & AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUSTKDHSL CLASS OF 1993KERZNER FAMILYLACKY & LAUREN KAPLANMANTY & BRENDA SELIGMANMARK & TANYA MATISONN & FAMILYMARK & WENDI DYNEMATUSON FAMILYMICHAEL & KERRY GOTTLIEBMICHAIL & SIMONE SHAPIROMILTON & BERYL LUTRINMILTON & TAMARA LEVINE

BRONZE CROWNR250 000 - R500 000

ALAN & MARTINE JOFFEANTHONY & SHIRLEY SPITZ & FAMILYAVADYA BERMAN FOUNDATIONBEN & JAKE MELTZERCASSEL, CROOK & STRUL GRANDPARENTSCOHEN FAMILYDANIEL & BIANCA RUBENSTEIN & FAMILYDANIEL & TANYA GINSBURG DARYN & LOUISE UTIAN & FAMILY DR MIRRIAM CLOSEERIC & MIREILLE LEVENSTEINFRANK & DENISE PHILLIPS & FAMILY GAVIN & JOCELYN ANGEL AND FAMILYGAVIN & ROMY DONNER GOLDBLATT FAMILYGREG & BELINDA SACKS & FAMILYGREG, LISA, MIKA & JAKE SOLOMONHAROLD & ROSSLYN NOVICK HARRY & MARION SWEIDANIN HONOUR OF ISAAC & ZELMA JOFFEIN HONOUR OF IVAN & GERTRUDE GREENSTEININ HONOUR OF LEAH & AUBREY WOLF

MORRIS FAMILYPESSKIN & REEB FAMILIESPORTER FAMILYRAYMOND & KIM GOSS & FAMILYRICKY & TAMMY TREGERRODNEY ZASMANROMA BLECHER & ALON OSSIPRUBIN POGIR & FAMILYRUTSTEIN FAMILYSAGE SASALOMON FAMILYSAUL & TAMMY SALTZMANSELWYN & MIRELA BENTELSHEPHERD FAMILYSOLLY & SHIRLEY HYMANSTEIN FAMILYSTEVEN & LEANNE BRAUDO & FAMILYSWARTZ MEMORIALTAL GILBERT AND FAMILYTHE GOLD MEDAL TRUSTTHE HENEGAN FAMILYWACHSBERGER FAMILYZIMBLER & SOLOMON FAMILYANONYMOUS

BLUE CROWNR100 000 - R250 000

BRIAN JERSKY & BENJAMIN BANKBROOMBERG FAMILYBURSTAIN FAMILYCAREY & JASON GUGGENHEIMCHIMES FAMILYCIGLER FAMILYCOLIN GOLDSCHMIDTCRAIG & DANA LAZARUS & FAMILYDANIEL & JASMIN NATHAN & FAMILYDANIEL & SARA ZINMAN & FAMILYDARYN & DANIELLE MOFSOWITZ & FAMILYDAVID & DONNA GEWERDAVID, KAREN, SAFFRON & SCARLETT LIEBERMANDEREK LEWITTON, IN MEMORY OF JERRY CUSICKDR STEVEN & JODI ABRAHAMS & FAMILYFEINBERG FAMILYFISHER FAMILYGARONGA SAFARI CAMPGARY & CALLIE MAISTERGARY & JODI ABRAHAMS & FAMILYGAVIN & SUSAN MENASHE GLENN & SUE SILVERMAN & FAMILYGREG & TALIA HIRCHOWITZHELDENMUTH FAMILYHERSCH FAMILYHILTON & GILA DAMELINHURWITZ FAMILYHURWITZ / STARFIELD FAMILYHYDE FAMILYIAN & ARLENE ZIDEL & FAMILYIN BELOVED MEMORY OF SAMANTHA AMY BRESTIN HONOUR CECIL & SHEILA LAWRENCEIN HONOUR OF FELLOW DONORS TO JEWISHEDUCATIONIN HONOUR OF OUR PARENTS, NORMAN &JUDY KESSLERIN HONOUR OF RUTHY KOBRININ HONOUR OF THE LATE ABRAHAM & MYRAGROSMANIN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA JANET PRESKOWIN LOVING MEMORY OF BENNY & RITA FRIEDLANER

BLUE CROWNR100 000 - R250 000

A STUDENT OF KDHSL CLASS OF 1980ADAM & TALIA VALKIN & FAMILYALAN & ROCHY DEMBY & FAMILYAMY & TORI BLUMENTHALANTHONY, DARREL, DANI & SAUL MARKSARENSON FAMILYBABETTE & MICHAEL KATZBARLEV FAMILYBEINART FAMILYBETTY & HERBERT RAJAKBRENDAN & MERLE GAYLIS & FAMILYBRETT & CHANA MOSHALBRETT, JADE & JAMIE COPANSBRIAN & LYNETTE SIMSBRIAN & SHARON DAVIDOFF


BLUE CROWNR100 000 - R250 000

IN LOVING MEMORY DENISE LEVITASIN LOVING MEMORY OF DIANE BLOCHIN LOVING MEMORY OF DR MAURICE & DOREEN SHAPIRO, VEREENIGINGIN LOVING MEMORY OF GERRY & EVA GLUCKMANIN LOVING MEMORY HILDA PRISSMANIN LOVING MEMORY OF JEREMY KARKIN LOVING MEMORY OF LEIB COPANS & PHIL SLOTSKYIN LOVING MEMORY OF LEON BOOLKININ LOVING MEMORY OF OF MONTE HOFFENBERGIN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR GRANDPARENTSIN LOVING MEMORY OF SELWYN, GOLDA & BRADLEY KATZIN MEMORY OF KIM LURIEIN MEMORY OF RAYNA LEVIN (PE)IN MEMORY OF RODNEY ERROL SCHAVERIENIN SUPPORT OF THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONJASON, DORRIT, ELLE & CHARLY FARBERJONATHAN BERK & REBECCA SCHWARTZJONATHAN, LARRY, TAMMY & TESSA SHAPIRO & FAMILYJOSS FAMILYKDHL CLASS OF 91 KDHL CLASS OF 92KDHSL CLASS OF 1978KDHSL CLASS OF 1987KDHSL CLASS OF 1997KEVIN & DELRAE LURIEKLITZNER FAMILYLANCE COHEN & FAMILYLANCE, JANICE, ERIN & ZAKLARRY & TESSA LEVINE & FAMILYLAURIE FRANSMANLES AND DORI WEIL & FAMILYLEWUS FAMILYLIEBESMAN FAMILYLIOR & LIANNE WOZNICALIZA ESSERSMARISSA LEWISMARK & JACQUI BREGMANMARK & KARYN KADISH & FAMILYMARK JACOBSONMESSINA HEBREW CONGREGATIONMONTY & MARYILYN HILKOWITZ

MSC SPORTSMURRAY & GILL BLUMBERG & FAMILYNICOLE & DAVID RAJAK & FAMILYOCTAGON CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTSPAMELA SOUTHEYRICHMARK HOLDINGS (PTY) LTDROBERT & SHANI LEON & FAMILYROHLOFF FAMILYROSEN FAMILYSEGAL FAMILYSHIRLEY SPERLING PALEY & ERIC PALEYSHLESINGER FAMILYSTAN & DENICE FANAROFFSTEIN FAMILYSTERN FAMILYSTILLERMAN FAMILYTHE BERNSTEIN FAMILYTHE COEY'S TRUSTTHE CQS CONFIRMATIONS TEAMTHE SASSOON FOUNDATIONTHE SLOM FAMILYTONY & SHANI WALT & FAMILYTREVOR LOEWENSOHNTYRONE, SAMANTHA & TROYE WATERSTONVESTACORWAYNE & DENA SAMSONWAYNE & WENDY DIAMOND & FAMILYZWARENSTEIN FAMILYANONYMOUS

* Of Blessed MemoryWe thank and honour the individuals and families who have committed to leave a legacy that will support Jewish education for future generations.

LEGACY DONORS

ADRIAN GOREBRETT LEVYBRIAN JERSKYCY JACOBSDAVID TABATZNIK*DONALD & SHARON VAN RENSBURGGEORGE ELKIN *GINGER HILDA SPIEGEL *GRAHAM & RHONA BECK FOUNDATIONHOWARD & RAELENE TRADONSKYMARIE SCHWESINGER *MARK LEVYMICHAEL HALBERSTADRODNEY ZASMANSYLVIA DOROTHY BERZACK*STEPHEN KOSEFF

KD Pre-Primary Victory Park


SCHOOL UPGRADEPROJECTS

2018/2019

The King David Schools’ Foundation, together with the South African

Board of Jewish Education is committed to sustaining Jewish education

into the future. This includes continuous infrastructure upgrades and improvements on our campuses, as well as investment in teacher

development programmes.

Infrastructure Upgrades

King David High School Victory ParkThis project includes the removal of all prefabricated classrooms and

the building of ten new classrooms, a brand new art studio, extra offices,

bathrooms, storage spaces and a dedicated matric room, with the existing

art room being converted into a space for consumer studies.

Building commenced: December 2018

Anticipated completion: End August 2019

King David Victory Park Pre-PrimaryThis project includes the refurbishment of the existing classrooms,

enhancement of the covered walkway, improvements to the playground as

well as the building of a new entrance, lobby and administrative office area.

Anticipated completion: September 2019.

Teacher Development Programme

As part of the Teacher Development Programme, donations to the King David Schools’

Foundation, supported with funding from the Jewish Agency, have been allocated to Israel

trips for teachers across all five King David campuses. The teachers engaged in an online

study course on Israel followed by a 10 day planned trip to Israel. Following these trips there

have been tangible and very positive changes to education about Israel in the schools.

Over the last 5 years, teachers from the pre-primary schools, as well as both high schools,

Linksfield and Victory Park, have participated in the programme. Teachers from King David

Junior Primary and King David Senior Primary Linksfield will be participating in this wonderful

initiative during 2019.

KD Pre-Primary Victory ParkKing David High School teachers in Israel


KING DAVID JUNIOR PRIMARY LINKSFIELD

145 children from Bright Star Academy participated in mini cricket, cricket, ball skills and soccer

practices with students from King David Junior Primary Linksfield, under the capable direction of

King David sports coaches. In addition, staff members from Bright Stars Academy attended a series

of art workshops presented by King David talented art specialist Merle Maselle. The teachers then

successfully transferred the skills learnt at the workshops into their classrooms and presented

examples of beautiful art works completed by their children.

UBUNTU AFRICA SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMME

The Ubuntu Africa ‘Summer Camp’ took place for the fourth consecutive year and was run by the

Diller Teens Programme and King David schools. The camp began 4 years ago in response to the

horrifying statistics of child drownings that emerge in December each year, with a specific focus

on safety and fun in the water. The participants, aged 4-7, learn to swim, gain life skills, participate

in activities aimed at building self-esteem and have fun with a celebratory Christmas party and

nutritious daily meals.

OUTREACH PROGRAMMEOur schools quite naturally cater predominantly for the needs of Jewish students, and this

realisation prompted the need to provide an opportunity for our students to interact with

their disadvantaged counterparts in other schools, and in so doing give our students the

chance to transcend the differences in their socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. In

the past year, the following schools have participated in the important programme, with

the King David Schools’ Foundation assisting with funding for the projects.

KING DAVID HIGH SCHOOL LINKSFIELD

Thirty students from Waverley Girls’ High School are bussed to Linksfield for a Maths

enrichment programme. Mrs Katzenellenbogen, a Maths teacher at the school, teaches the

group, and this is followed by a reinforcement exercise with King David students tutoring

the girls on a one-to-one basis.

This project, in its second year, has proved successful with the Waverley girls finding the

tutoring extremely beneficial and the King David students enjoying the tutoring of and the

social interaction with their peers.

OUTREACHPROGRAMME

KING DAVID SENIOR PRIMARY LINKSFIELD

King David Senior Primary Linksfield shared a wonderful 2018 with their partnership school, Summerwood Primary, with many exciting events which gave the children the opportunity to bond and share ideas.

The Grade 7 pupils from King David Linksfield and Summerwood celebrated ‘The Sounds

of Celebration’ cultural event at Emperors Palace. Together with their teachers, they sang,

danced and celebrated their diversity. Grade 4 teachers and pupils celebrated a wonderful

Heritage Day at Summerwood Primary School. The Grade 7 King David Linksfield Hip Hop

dancers taught all the Grade 4’s a song and dance together which created great excitement

and unity.

The Hebrew teachers organised an Israeli breakfast and all the children joined in with Israeli

dancing. The Summerwood children were dressed in traditional clothing representing

different cultures. They sang, danced and acted, demonstrating their different cultures. It

was an exceptional celebration of tolerance, diversity, friendship and mutual respect.

Grade 5 King David and Summerwood pupils shared an ‘Integrated Literature Learning Day’

with activities centred around the Grade 5 Literature book, The Tall Giraffe. An integrated

approach was used which included tasks in different learning areas related to giraffes. It

was wonderful for the children to share ideas and gain new insights from one another.

The Grade 6 Summerwood pupils joined our Grade 6’s for a constructive Leadership

Day involving different activities, which encouraged teamwork, self-confidence and the

opportunity to explore different possibilities using critical thinking. The important message

of developing our future leaders together was strongly felt in the positive interaction.

On Women’s Day, Summerwood hosted an afternoon with speakers and entertainers

to celebrate women’s rights. They were extremely hospitable and they arranged gifts

for each visitor from their sponsors. The Grade 7 pupils danced and recited meaningful

poetry. Women’s Day symbolises hope for all societies. It was a privilege to be part of such

a significant occasion.

On our Cultural Day, children from Summerwood, Saheti, King David Linksfield, King David

Sandton and King David Victory Park participated in cultural activities. They took part in

debating, public speaking, chess and table tennis. It was a most successful event and one

which we will repeat.

The Grade 7 King David Councils shared a paired reading day with the Grade 4’s at

Summerwood. They collected books for the children and their aim was to encourage

reading. Led by the Grade 7’s, the students were reading together, telling stories and

discussing their ideas.

A highlight of the year was the combined King David Linksfield and Summerwood Choir,

which participated in the King David Schools’ Foundation 70th Anniversary Donor

Celebration and epitomised the essence of a valued partnership.

With the ongoing support and generosity of the King David Schools’ Foundation, King David

Senior Primary Linksfield have the privilege of enjoying and building a special bond with

Summerwood, and value the positive teamwork which includes Heads of Schools, staff

and pupils.


FOUNDATIONEVENTS 2018

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70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATORY DONOR DINNER

A highlight of the 2018 year was a dinner in Johannesburg in August for all CROWN Donors to

celebrate 70 years of King David Schools and to thank them for their ongoing support, which

helps us to ensure that we can continue this legacy Dor le Dor, from Generation to Generation

The evening showcased the 7 core values that have sustained the schools and shaped thousands

of lives over 7 decades - Jewish Values, Zionism, Community, Networks, Relationships, Excellence

in Education and Potential for Greatness.

Each value was depicted as a narrative in story, music or dance, and was portrayed by talented

students and alumni. The night was a fitting tribute to King David schools and its 7-decade

legacy, to the Jewish values that keep Davidians connected to their community, the networks

that support them in their careers, and the friendships that carry them through life. It was also

a celebration of our generous donors, the true architects and builders of our schools, who

enable the King David Schools’ Foundation to look toward the future, and help guarantee the

sustainability of our beautiful community school, and the Johannesburg Jewish community.

WOMEN’S DAY EVENT

During August, Women’s month in SA, the KDSF hosted alumnae Kara Stoler (KDHSVP 2003)

and Anthea Pokroy (KDHSVP 2003), who together with Benon Lutaaya, one of South Africa’s top

selling artists (who has sadly since passed away), entertained alumnae and parents with their

knowledge of the South African art world and shared interesting insights into the changing South

African art space. In the spirit and ethos of the KDSF, a modest Benon spoke about his NPO,

The Project Space - a cultural institution that encourages and empowers female African artists,

one of whom won South Africa’s most promising artist at the Joburg Art Fair in September 2018.

When asked why he specifically wanted to assist female artists, Benon explained that all the

people who had helped him to achieve his goals, are women. The morning was a fitting tribute to women, King Davidians and the value of Gemilut Chesed – loving-kindness and thinking of others.

The London event heard KDSF trustee, Stephen Koseff speak about why he had involved himself

in the Foundation and the need for alumni to give it their support, and fellow trustee Cy Jacobs

(KDHSVP 1987) shared his personal story ‘from subsidy kid to major donor’. Lynnette Gottlieb

(KDHSL 1961), the daughter of the late Louis Sachs, one of the 3 original Founders of King David

Schools, spoke passionately about how ‘building KD and fundraising for this new Jewish School’

was her father’s life-long passion.

To continue the celebrations and to keep in touch with the many alumni living in Australia, the King

David Schools’ Foundation plans to host a reunion later this year in Sydney, with Nik Rabinowitz.

These trips offer the opportunity to meet alumni, as well as new and existing donors, who pledge

to continue their support of the Foundation. These trips highlight the importance of relationship

building and face-to-face connection in fundraising.

NOKANYANA FUNDRAISING RAFFLE

The annual King David Schools’ Foundation raffle was once again extremely successful with over

R300 000 raised. A large portion of the money raised was allocated to the Samantha Amy Brest

Fund, which raises money to assist matric students in need with their matric dance expenses.

The fantastic prize, which was generously donated by an alumnus, included two dream getaways

for four people, to the luxurious Nokanyana Lodge on the banks of the Khwai River in Botswana.

Valued at over R150 000 each, each prize included return flights, four nights’ accommodation

and all meals and activities. The lucky winners were Gary Swil (KDHSL 1999) from Johannesburg

and David Gabriel (KDHSL 1986) from Melbourne.

DYNAMIC DAVIDIAN BREAKFAST EVENT

During May, the King David Schools’ Foundation hosted Dynamic Davidian, Alon Litz

(KDHSL 2002), General Manager Uber Sub-Saharan Africa, at a Dynamic Davidian breakfast

for King David parents and alumni. His presentation, entitled “The Uber Story”, detailed the

incredible history behind the inception of Uber and the rise and growth of Uber internationally, as

well as in Sub-Saharan Africa. Alon described the impact that Uber has had on both passengers

and drivers across the globe, and presented some of the future plans and developments for

Uber, including Uber Air.

70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN NEW YORK & LONDON

Following the success of the 70th anniversary dinner in Johannesburg, the King Davd Schools’

Foundation hosted two smaller events in the USA and London, enabling our overseas alumni to

share in the celebrations. Comedian Nik Rabinowitz travelled from South Africa to provide the

comedy entertainment for both events.

Held at a rooftop bar in Manhattan, the New York event and was attended by almost 200 alumni

from across America. David Frankel (KDHSL 1988), a KDSF trustee, addressed the attendees,

and stressed the importance of King David Schools and their role in sustaining the Johannesburg

Jewish community. David Greenstein (KDHSL 1976), who had formulated a ‘Gofundme’

campaign to raise funds for a KD classmate’s daughter, who had cancer, and needed treatment

in the US, spoke about ‘the power of the KD network’ and how KD classmates and the ‘larger KD

community’ rallied together to raise money for her treatment.


THE GOALS OF THE KING DAVID SCHOOLS’ FOUNDATION

The King David Schools’ Foundation (KDSF) was relaunched in 2011 as the

fundraising arm of King David Schools. Proud of their ethos of being a ‘community

school’, King David Schools sought to offer financial assistance to all who could

not afford the full school fees. With this in mind, the KDSF set itself the goal of

establishing an Endowment Fund, which would be judiciously invested to ensure the

long-term sustainability of King David Schools. These schools have been central to

the community and are an asset that needs to be protected and fostered.

DONATIONS TO DATE

The KDSF has been embraced by donors around the world. The majority of the

donations have come from South African donors, and the balance from alumni and

supporters overseas.

At December 2018 commitments had reached almost R260m, with R186m already

received. Certain donors have specified that their funds be allocated to specific

projects, but most are happy to leave the funds to the discretion of the Trustees.

GOVERNANCE

The finance department of the South African Board of Education is responsible

for the financial controls of the King David Schools’ Foundation. There is a Service

Level Agreement (SLA) that determines this relationship, which is critical to

ensure that the funds raised are responsibly spent and reported on. The auditors,

PricewaterhouseCoopers, are satisfied that the controls are in place and that the

performance of the Foundation is in line with the SLA.

ENDOWMENT FUND

The Trustees have appointed an Investment Committee to oversee and report on the Endowment

Fund. The funds are currently invested with two fund managers as well as with a banking institution

to take advantage of prevailing interest rates. Funds were moved to an interest bearing investment

during the year to mitigate risk, as return from equity markets had fallen in line with depressed

market conditions. At the end of December 2018 the total fund amounted to a value of R105.5m,

with R59.9m invested with the fund managers and the balance of R45.6m invested in money market

related investments. The Trustees make investment decisions in line with a model that anticipates

existing donor commitments, investment growth and on-going and anticipated contributions to the

King David Schools’ Foundation.

FINANCIALHIGHLIGHTS


ANNUITY INCOME

The current costs, which include staff costs and direct administration costs are R4.8m, which is 12.1% of total revenue.

The KDSF has over the past 3 years, made it a priority to encourage smaller annuity commitments so as to ensure the

sustainability of the Foundation. Over 700 donors have pledged an average of R410 per month. It is important to note that

no staff members are paid on an incentive basis.

COMMITMENTS TO THE KING DAVID SCHOOLS

To facilitate medium-term planning, the KDSF Trustees allocate funds to the King David Schools on a three-year cycle.

The current cycle included years 2017-2019. A total of R45m has been committed for this cycle.

During 2018 the commitment from the KDSF was utilised for the development of new facilities on the King David Victory

Park campus including the completion of the King David Ariel Remedial School.

In 2019 the money for infrastructure upgrades has been allocated to the King David Victory Park campus. This includes

the refurbishment of the existing classrooms and entrance, playground and administrative area at King David Pre-Primary

School Victory Park. In addition, this will entail the removal of all prefabricated classrooms, and the building of ten new

classrooms, an art studio, extra offices, bathrooms, storage spaces and a dedicated matric room, at King David High

School Victory Park. The expected completion date for both projects is September 2019.

Money allocated to the Teacher Development Programme will be assigned to teachers from King David Junior Primary and

Senior Primary Linksfield who will engage in an Israel online study programme, followed by ten-day planned trips to Israel

in July and November 2019 respectively.

All student subsidies are assessed according to the South African Board of Jewish Education subsidy application

requirements.

CONCLUSION

The Trustees and staff of the King David Schools’ Foundation are acutely aware of the tremendous responsibility they

shoulder in their roles. The King David Schools currently educate over 3300 students, 14% of whom are able to receive

one of the best educational experiences in South Africa with some level of financial assistance. This is a task that requires

tenacity, bold decisions and commitment, yet it comes with much humility in the knowledge that we all are there to serve

the current and future generations of Davidians.

R45MCOMMITTEDTO SCHOOLSPROJECTS

KDSF FACILITATES THE CHANGING OF LIVES BY KEEPING OUR SCHOOLS EXCELLENT WHILE ENSURING THAT JEWISH CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO A KING DAVID EDUCATION

OVER 500 STUDENTS

FINANCIALLYASSISTED

DURING 2018

A PRUDENT SUBSIDY MODEL BY SABJE ENSURES ACCESS ON AN EQUITABLE BASIS TO OUR SCHOOLS


* Funds applied to specific projects refer to expenses incurred when distributing income that is received for designated programmes such as scholarships and specific school projects.

EXTRACT FROM AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSSFOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018

2018 2017 R R

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR

FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENT

INVESTMENT REVENUE

OPERATING SURPLUS

OPERATING EXPENSES

FUNDS APPLIED TO PROJECTS*

EXPENSES

REVENUE

28 022 427

19 447 940

5 669 251

2 905 236

-6 873 207

-4 795 107

27 685 363

22 771 498

3 175 514

1 738 351

-6 456 291

-4 353 499

-11 668 314

31 116 254

-10 809 790

33 581 288

EXTRACT FROM AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAS AT 31 DECEMBER 2018

ASSETS

2018 2017

R R

PREPAID EXPENSES

OTHER RECEIVABLES

TOTAL ASSETS

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

EQUITY

CAPITAL AND RESERVES

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS

TRUST CAPITAL 1 005 000 1 005 000

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

AMOUNT OWING TO RELATED ENTITY (SABJE)

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 105 451 932

105 451 932

8733

45 547 136

45 555 869

17 712

59 878 351

59 896 063

102 178 360

3 045 241

228 331

3 273 572

91 847 377

9 325 983

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT

FINANCIAL ASSETS

OTHER RECEIVABLES

CURRENT ASSETS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

90 287 540

90 287 540

15 446

83 446

33 005 839

33 104 731

26 182

57 156 627

57 182 809

89 155 934

1 073 110

58 496

1 131 606

81 787 795

6 363 139


By nominating the King David Schools’ Foundation in your will, you can help us to fund our Jewish future. Every bequest,

whether large or small, will make a valued contribution to ensuring that King David Schools remain centres of excellence, while

we continue to provide financial assistance to families who cannot afford full school fees. If you are considering nominating

the King David Schools’ Foundation as a beneficiary of your estate, please contact the Foundation.

HOW TO MAKE A BEQUEST TO THE KING DAVID SCHOOLS’ FOUNDATION

Adding a codicil to your will may be the easiest way to make a bequest to the King David Schools’ Foundation. In a bequest

you may specify a Rand amount, or it can be a percentage of your estate. A bequest may also take the form of a specific asset,

such as a property or shares. In each case, the amount of your donation is excluded from the valuation of your estate for

estate tax or capital gains purposes. We will gladly assist with any legal advice you may need in this regard.

HOW YOUR BEQUEST WILL BE USED

Unless otherwise specified, your bequest will be allocated to the Dor le Dor campaign, to build an Endowment Fund where the

interest generated will subsidise students whose parents cannot afford full school fees. By informing us of your intentions,

we will be able to help you decide on the allocation of your bequest.

BEQUESTS-LEAVE A LEGACY


MEET SOME OF OUR DYNAMIC DAVIDIANSFor more info or to view other Dynamic Davidians, visit www.kdsf.org. If you are a Dynamic Davidian or know of Dynamic Davidians please email: [email protected]

DR ADRIAN GORE

(KDHSL 1981)Founder & Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the Discovery Group

(KDHSVP 1979)Professor of Atmospheric Physics in the Department of Geosciences,at Tel Aviv University, Israel

PROF COLIN PRICE

(KDHSVP 1980)Professor of Human Genetics

PROF AMANDA KRAUSE

(KDHSL 1967)Dean of the Division of the Biological Sciences & the Pritzker School of Medicine & Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs at the University of ChicagoPROF KENNETH POLONSKY

(KDHSVP 1985)LLM Yale, founder of a Legal Advocacy Centre, author andmotivational speaker

JOANNE FEDLER

(KDSHVP 1971)World Famous Mathemetician

PROF PETER SARNAK

(KDHSL 1993)Professor of Law at Wits University. Founding member & chair of Board of Lawyers Against Abuse

PROF BONITA MEYERSFELD

(KDHSL 1974)Former chairman and CEO of the legendary and iconic film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM)

GARY BARBER

(KDHSL 1977)Co-founder and former Director of Getty Images

JONATHAN KLEIN

(KDHSL 1982)International Musician andComposer

BRYAN SCHIMMEL

(KDHSL 1984)Most capped Internationalrugby referee

JONATHAN KAPLAN

(KDHSL 1974)Professor of Law at Oxford University

PROF SANDRA FREDMAN

(KDHSL 1977)Legal advisor of the UK Foreign & Commonwealthoffice. First KD pupil to be knighted by the Queen in UK

SIR DANIEL BETHLEHEM

(KDHSVP 1981)Senior lecturer, current Chair of the Program in Cultural Studies and Fellow of Africa Unit of the Harry S. Truman Institute for the Advancement of Peace at the Hebrew University of JerusalemPROF.

DR LOUISE BETHLEHEM

(KDHSL 1968)Musician & Composerwith Berlin Orchestra

NEVILLE DOVE

(KDHSL 1976)Professor at the Department ofPsychology, Carnegie MellonUniversity and Center for NeuralBasis of Cognition

PROF. MARLENEBEHRMANN-COHEN

KDHSL 1977Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Centre and Co-Director of the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Minimally Invasive Spine Institute in ChicagoDR FRANK PHILLIPS

(KDHSL 1992)Associate Professor of History at theUniversity of Southampton, and Deputy Director of the Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish / non-Jewish Relations

DR SHIRLI GILBERT

(KDHSVP 1970)Medical doctor, author and renownedinternational speaker. Founder of theJerusalem Medical Ethics Forum and author of six books which have beentranslated into six languages

RABBI DR AKIVA TATZ

(KDHSL 1977)Managing Director, Talent & Organization Performance, Accenture – a leading global professional services company

YAARIT SILVERSTONE

(KDHSL 1977)Director of the Head and Neck Oncology Section of the Scripps Clinic/ MD Anderson Cancer Centre

DR BRENDAN GAYLIS

(KDHSVP 1972)Former Vice Chancellor of Universityof Cape Town

DR MAX PRICE

(KDHSL 1978)President & Chief Executive Officer ofAmerisourceBergen, a company thatdelivers a 5th of all pharmaceuticalsdispensed in the USA

STEVE COLLIS

(KDHSVP 1971)Medical doctor & well respected practitioner of functional and integrative medicine, lecturer and author

DR FRANK LIPMAN


THANK YOU FOR FUNDING OUR JEWISH FUTURE

CONTACT DETAILSFor more information on the King David Schools’ Foundation,

please visit our website www.kdsf.org or contact our Fundraising Directors:

ELLIOT WOLF+27 11 480 4730 (DIRECT)

[email protected]

RAELENE TRADONSKY+27 11 480 4501 (DIRECT)

[email protected]

BANKING DETAILS:King David Schools’ Foundation

Standard Bank - Ellis Park

Branch Code: 004605

Account Number: 002101076

Swift Code: SBZ AZAJJ

International Clearing Code: 051001

Please email Proof of Payment to: [email protected]

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