Why We Give Kats Family Now in our fourth year at The Davis Academy, our family is thankful to be a part of a community bound by a rich academic tradition and Jewish values. Everyday our three children are challenged by a rigorous academic curriculum which helps them develop their critical thinking but also express their creativity. The Davis faculty are a highly qualified, dedicated and passionate group of individuals who inspire our children to be menschen. Beyond the academics, we chose Davis because we wanted our children to learn about their Jewish identities, history and tradition. We no longer live in small ethnic communities. Modern technology has expanded our understanding of the world in which we live but these changes have also made it difficult to give our children a sense of identity and belonging. Providing our children with a strong Jewish foundation, like that taught at Davis, helps them understand that they are part of a longstanding community and it gives them the moral compass that often lacks in our secular society. We support Davis and encourage others to do so because we believe that a Jewish education is an invaluable gift. Providing our children with a rigorous academic education along with the knowledge of Jewish practice, and love of Israel, assures that we will build a new generation of young leaders who will ensure the successful continuation of the Jewish way of life. — Mark Kats and Christina Saurel-Kats, with children Sarah (Class of ’29), Nathan (Class of ’31) and Isabelle (Class of ’26)
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2020–2021 ANNUAL DONOR REPORT
