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PHOTOGRAPHS: ILAN OSSENDRYVER
Pictured : Brian Joffe; Stephen Koseff; and Adrian Gore at King David Schools’ Foundation Donor Thank You Dinner.
In a media release the KDSF said the evening, sponsored by Investec, focused on showcasing the work of the Foundation, including the many improvements to King David Schools, which provided financial assistance to over 500 learners.
Stephen Koseff, Investec’s CEO, welcomed the guests and reminded ecveryone of the essential role of the King David Schools in the Jewish community of Johannesburg. This was followed by Rabbi Craig Kacev’s Dvar Torah, emphasising the nurturing role of donors in the Jewish day schools.
The key note address was delivered by David Frankel, a trustee of KDSF and a former King David learner, who was voted SA Technology Achiever of the Century and selected by the World Economic Forum for the Global Leader of Tomorrow Programme in Davos, Switzerland.
Frankel, in an inspiring address, depicted the path of his remarkable career that had its origins at King David High Linksfield, which had provided an environment of warm friendship, stimulation and the springboard for his instinctive entrepreneurial talents.
The evening showcased musical performances by King Davidians – current learners, alumni and parents at King David Schools.
These included vocal talents of Peter Berman (KDHSV 1994); Talia Kousaris (née Kodesh) (KDHSL 1997); Danit Krawitz (current KDHSVP grade 8 learner); Elton Krawitz (KDHSL 1991); Annabel Linder (grandmother of Davidians); Shelley Meskin (KDHSL 1991); Natasha Miller (KDHSVP 2010); Ryan Peimer (KDHSVP 2004); Lorri Glajchen-Strauss (KDVP 2000); Adam Pelkowitz (KDHSVP 2005); Oshy Tugendhaft (KDHSL 1965); Sharon Spiegel-Wagner (KDHSL 2001); Kathy-Jo Wein (mother of two Davidians); and Yael Benjamin (mom of soon-to-be Davidian), accompanied by pianists Daniel Tucker (KDHSVP 1998).
The entertainment was co-ordinated by Debbie Fleminger Mizrachi, whose musical talent and production skills, allied with her brother David Fleminger’s knack for lyrics, ensured that all at the dinner were transported musically and humorously to the theme of Dor le Dor – Generation to Generation.
