We had the opportunity to hear from our Co-Presidents of the Board of Directors, Diane Friedman and Alain Guez, who brought greetings to the graduates from the Board of Directors.
They also expressed their gratitude to Russ Klein and the staff for their commitment and dedication. Next, we heard from our very own Rabbi Berger. He addressed our graduating class, taking the opportunity to offer them some final words of wisdom, and ended with, "May your achievements serve as a beacon of inspiration for future generations, and may the bonds forged within these halls remain strong throughout your lives. Go forth, Class of 2024, and make your mark on the world."
Our Head of School, Russ Klein, gave his final farewell address to our Class of 2024. He said, "Let’s all take a moment to express our gratitude to your parents, grandparents, and our community who have made it possible for King David to serve our mishpacha and offer a Jewish education to so many families. To our families: We understand that paying for a Jewish education requires sacrifice and commitment. It also requires trust and we are grateful that you have shared your children with us, and by extension, the community. You have told everyone that being Jewish matters and is of high value unto itself. To our community of donors: You ensure that every Jewish Family can provide a Jewish education for their children. The spirit of Am Israel Chai thrives at King David, and Jewish life is vibrant here because you provide the leadership and the means. This truly is a precious gift. Thank you. At the Havdalah Ceremony for our Graduates this past Saturday night, one of the themes I heard from the students, that made me so proud of what they have learned here, is their spirit and commitment to the importance of our Jewish Community – our community mattered to them and they loved being part of it – the smaller King David community and the much larger Klal Israel, all Jewish people."
He ended with, "I wish each and every one of you a lifetime of challenges and achievements, always embedded in your compassion for others. On behalf of the King David community, Kol Ha’Kavod to the King David High School Graduating Class of 2024."
The Sanctuary was filled with proud supporters who cheered as each Grade 12 student received their Graduation certificate, and King David staff and other community members handed out individual student awards and scholarships.
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