PARASHAT HAAZINU
Candle Lighting: 17:51
Shabbat Ends: 18:41
from the Headmaster
Dear Parents
On Monday 7 October we will be having a commemorative Day at the school and will be running a special programme for G8 and G9 students in the morning and G10 and G11 students later in the day. The school day will end at the usual time of 3:00pm. On Tuesday 8 October we will be sending our entire G10 grade to the DIJE/PLUS’s 365 Museum. This powerful experience has been created by DIJE Plus King David Students, to commemorate and reflect on the ongoing pain witnessed and felt over the past 365 days. Grade 10 students will leave the school at 09:00 and return for regular lessons.
On Wednesday 9 October we will be hosting a special guest speaker at 8:00am in the Hall. Liora Ben Tsur will speak about her ordeal when, after giving birth, invited her mother, Marsel Talya (65) to join the family for Simchat Torah. Her mother was tragically murdered on the Kibbutz Ein Ha’Shelosha. We have limited space available to invite any parents who would like to hear this story of bravery and courage to join us for the presentation.
In closing, I want to say Mazal Tov to Nicci Beder who did extremely well in the SANESA Equestrian finals. Her team placed first for Gauteng and she will be awarded full colours for Gauteng at the SANESA awards next week.
Wishing you all Shana Tova U’Metuka. May the year ahead only bring much happiness and health.
Shabbat Shalom
ANDREW BAKER
HEBREW / JUDAICA
SHIMON PERES ISRAEL QUIZ 2024
Congratulations to Daniel Segal for winning the prestigious Israel Quiz, to Aimee Shull for achieving third place and for Joshua Woolf for coming fourth! Mazal Tov to all the competitors who made it to the final round, which took place on Sunday 29 September at Beyachad! We’re especially proud that six out of the eleven finalists were from King David Victory Park: Atara Haberfeld, Jenna Hodes, Daniel Segal, Aimee Shul, Joshua Woolf, and Jaedone Zaken. The Shimon Peres Israel Quiz started 20 years ago, and King David Victory Park has claimed victory 12 times. We encourage students from Grades 8-11 to participate next year in this competition, in which you learn about the history of Israel and current affairs.
ROSH HASHANA
The school enjoyed apples dipped in honey for Rosh Hashana! We wish all our teachers, students and their families a happy new year!
Shabbat Shalom
Mrs. H. Ben-Moshe
ISRAEL QUIZ
FROM THE RABBI
Rosh Hashanah message 2024
One of the popular parts of the Machzor we sing over the Yamim Noraim is the last phrase of Avinu Malkeinu. The melody is etched in our hearts. The words Avinu Makleinu, Our Father, Our King defines our relationship with Hashem. On the one hand, we refer to Hashem as “Our Father” and simultaneously we refer to Hashem as “Our King”. There is an implicit paradox in this relationship. “Father” has connotations of a nurturing, loving relationship, whereas “King” is often a scary concept. A king does not always tolerate mistakes. The year that has passed has been a most difficult year for the Jewish people, the most difficult in my memory. We have had to defend ourselves on so may levels, both physically and psychologically.
It seems that the year can only be viewed through the lens of Hashem being “Our King”. Let us pray that this new year be a year of Hashem being “Our Father”.
Let us pray for the return of our hostages, a speedy recovery for all the injured and for lasting peace and that the bereaved families be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Wishing you all a Shana Tova umetukah, a happy and sweet new year.
Shabbat Shalom RABBI RABINOWITZ
ELLUL PROGRAMME
On Monday we wrapped up our Ellul learning program. Mrs Katz spoke about how the cycle of the moon is a reminder to us that we always have room to grow in our lives. Over the past 5 weeks we have had an amazing turnout of students giving of their break time to come and learn and be inspired. Thank you to everyone who made this Ellul so powerful and inspirational. Watch this space for the announcement of the winners of the raffle!
Mrs K Munnell
Daniel Segal - Winner of the Shimon Peres Israel Quiz 2024
King David High School Victory Park
SHIMON PERES ISRAEL QUIZ
SOCCER
SPORT FIXTURES
Day Activity and Time
Monday 07 October No Sport
Tuesday 08 October Running Club 07:15-08:30
Grade 8&9 Rugby 07:15-08:30
Grade 8&9 Netball 07:15-08:30
Girls’ Tennis Match vs Sagewood @KDVP 15:00-16:30
Wednesday 09 October Cricket Practice 13:30-15:00 Tennis Practice 13:30-15:00
Girls’ Touch Rugby Practice 13:30-15:00
Thursday 10 October Running Club 07:15-08:30
Grade 8&9 Rugby 07:15-08:30
Grade 8&9 Netball 07:15-08:30 Netball Practice 15:00-16:30
Friday 11 October No sport - Erev Yom Kippur
SHANASOCCERTOVA
DAY
SECURITY SCHEDULE
Morning Shift
DAILY: 07:00 to 07:50
MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Parents of Talia Kamener GR 11I
Parents of Layla Yutar GR 11V
TUESDAY 01 OCTOBER Parents of Rachel Kaplan GR 11I
Parents of Micaela Yutar GR 11I
WEDNESDAY 02 OCTOBER Parents of Kira Katz GR 11V
Parents of Romi Zidel GR 11V
MONDAY 07 OCTOBER Parents of Asher Katzew GR 11I
Parents of Sienna Duek GR 10C
TUESDAY 08 OCTOBER Parents of Aryeh Alsfine GR 10V
Parents of Saul Ephron GR 10C
WEDNESDAY 09 OCTOBER Parents of Dylan Berz GR 10C
Parents of Jacob Feigenbaum GR 10C
THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER Parents of Hannah-Rose Blacher GR 10I
Parents of Jenna Frank GR 10C
FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER Parents of Rachaela Blou GR 10C
Parents of Georgia Freed GR 10C
MONDAY 14 OCTOBER Parents of Sierra Butkow GR 10I
Parents of Ryan Freiman GR 10C
TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER Parents of Jessie Du Preez GR 10V
Parents of Aryel Furman GR 10I
We invite you to join us at October 7 Square in the Great Park Forest on October 6th from 12pm-6pm and October 7th from 8am-3pm.
The square will feature powerful installations created by our communal organisations.
Bring a yahrzeit candle, a memorial stone, a special note, and your family and friends to this solemn memorial space.
The official community commemoration organised by the SAZF will follow on the 7 Oct at 6pm at a different venue (see SAZF communication for details). Gates open at 4:30pm.
For more information or to book a guided tour, email 7octsquare@gmail.com
#October7 #SARemembers
