Judaica

 

The Judaic Aspect. To face the future, to make an impact as a Jewish adult, it is essential to know, respect and be proud of the past. From inception to the present day, the history of King David High School, Victory Park is interlinked with the strength of the South African Jewish Community. In our continuous pursuit of excellence in Hebrew and Judaic studies, and our commitment to upholding Jewish traditions and values, we strive to ensure that our learners are infused with the pride in their heritage that encourages them to forge an indestructible connection to Jewish communal causes and the State of Israel.

 

Commemorative Days & Chagim. It is only at a Jewish Day School that the commemoration of national and religious Holy Days is structured within the daily and weekly curriculum. In this way, we teach our students that being Jewish permeates every aspect of life and living. Celebrating joyous occasions such as Tu Bishvat, Purim and Yom Yerushalayim, or commemorating solemn events like Tisha B'av, Yom Hashoah, or Yom Hazikaron, stimulates an awareness of the cohesion and faith that have sustained and strengthened the Jewish spirit through centuries of hardship and oppression.

 

Interactive Jewish Experiences. Other uniquely Jewish experiences such as; Shabbatonim, the Ulpan Programme, Encounter, Bible Quiz, and the Jewish Identity Quiz, provide pupils with a wealth of diverse, life-enriching opportunities to explore, debate and develop their individual Jewish identities and levels of religious observance.

 

Making an impact as a South African & a Jew. According to Judaic belief the virtue of Chesed - which is kindness and generosity to others, was one of the three pillars on which the world was founded. Projects such as Tikkun Olam-Outreach, Mitzvah School and Gemillut Chassadim, are aimed at motivating students to uphold and practise this value through their involvement in various upliftment social and economic programmes. In this way, we endeavour to equip them with the sense of social responsibility that will ultimately enable them to make a significant impact on society as both South Africans and Jews.