The Herzlia * Foundation Trust

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE HERZLIA THE HERZLIA FOUNDATION TRUST * FOUNDATION TRUST JANUARY 2019 SECURING JEWISH EDUCATION

2018 was an exceptional year for The Herzlia A Herzlia education is a privilege that not everyone Foundation Trust. We continued creating awareness can afford. One in six Jewish pupils who attend about the work we do whilst at the same time HERZLIA received financial assistance in 2018. workin9 strateg_ically in order to meet the ever Our vision requires us to raise the necessary funds increasing needs in securing Jewish education to meet these needs, which makes the role and at HERZLIA. work of The Herzlia Foundation Trust more critical than ever before. In this, our fourth issue of the Heart of Herzlia, you will see exactly how your donations are utilised There is a common misconception that full fee and read more about other ways you can make payingparents subsidise children whoseparents a real difference in the life of a Jewish child. cannot afford the school fees, there is also thinkin_g that The Foundation is adequately funded.- Both these are myths.

The reality is that bursaries are funded from the income received from The Herzlia Foundation Trust's endowment and the United Jewish Campaign (UJC), and not from fees. Income from the Foundation s endowment only provides for a portion of the annual cost of bursaries.

In 2020, UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS will be celebrating their 80th birthday. Each one of you we hope will be part of this milestone celebration. More details to follow.

In truth, the Foundation_plays a pivotal role in the future existence of HERZLIA and Jewish education in Cape Town. Those people who choose to give their moneyto education are very special, to each one of our incredible supporters and generous I was fortunate to attend a world-class fundraising philanthropists, thank you for choosing to donate conference - The IFC Resource Alliance Fundraising your money to securing Jewish education. Your Conference in Amsterdam in October 2018. Aptly commitment and generous support continues to named #togetherwecan, 1500 fundraisers from make Jewish children's dreams come true. over 64 countries spent four incredible days together, sharing, learning and debating_ the challenges and "Alone we can do so little, togetherwe can do demands of the work we do. The opportunity and outcomes were invaluable. so much." - Helen Keller

On page 7 our outgoing Trustee, Philip Krawitz, With warmest regards shares his personal journey as an exceptional Trustee of The Herzlia Foundation Trust. Over the AMANDAZAR years Philip has led by true example encompassing The Herzlia Foundation Trust the u (.timate traits of a true mensch. In his various roles within the Foundation, Philip continues to be Please like our Facebook page and let me know if a dedicated lay leader, proud friend and committed you are interested in hearing more about the work and generous benefactor to The Herzlia Foundation of The Herzlia Foundation Trust. Trust. We appreciate his exemplary support and look forward to his continued involvment in the work we do, in a more unofficial role.

THE HERZLIA FOUNDATION TRUST SECURING JEWISH EDUCATION WILLS AND BEQUESTS

"There are stars whose light only reaches the earth long after they have fallen apart. There are people whose remembrance gives light in this world, long after they have passed away." -The Talmud

The Herzlia Foundation Trust is proud to announce the launch difference in the life of a Jewish child. Your commitment through of our Legacy Campaign. This is the opportunity to leave a a bequest to The Herzlia Foundation Trust is a lasting way of lasting legacy, the ultimate gift- helping to ensure that every ensuring the strength and viability of Jewish education and of contributing to the future of the Cape Town Jewish Community Jewish child at Herzlia has the opportunity of a world-class as a whole. Jewish education. By investing in The Herzlia Foundation Trust, you are playing a vital role in ensuring the continuity We recommend that you involve your family in your decision to of Jewish education by planning for the future. make a gift to The Herzlia Foundation Trust and, together with your attorney, prepare a codicil to include the Foundation as a Bequests are a very personal matter and can be made in a number beneficiary. Your bequest will help to ensure a bright future for of ways to reflect your particular wishes. Bequests can comprise our Jewish Community. a specific amount of money or a percentage of your estate after you have provided for your family and friends. Every bequest, For more information contact Amanda Zar on +27 21 286 3472 large or small, is an opportunity for you to make a very real or email [email protected]

The Herzlia Foundation Trust's vision is to future-proof UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS by buildirig the Endowment Fund to ensure that no Jewish child is denied a Jewish education for genuine financial reasons; and tnat HERZLIA remains an affordable Jewish community school providing educational excellence with world-class facilities. G www.herzlia.com 000

THE HERZLIA 81/6 FOUNDATION TRUST ONE IN SIX Jewish p~upils SECURING JEWISH EDUCATION at UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS received financial assistance with their fees in 2017. OUR VISION The Herzlia Foundation Trust's vision is to future-proof UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS by building the Endowment Fund to ensure that no Jewish child is aenied a Jewish 02160 education for_genuine financial reasons; and that HERZLIA 2160 pupils currently attend remains an attordable Jewish community school providing UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS. educational excellence with world-class facilities. THE HERZLIA FOUNDATION TRUST BY NUMBERS i /f;\ 10 \\,./ There are 10 HERZLIAcamp uses located OUR SOLE BENEFICIARY - in four suburbs around Cape Town. UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS

0 !��um��and suppoo THE MYTH staff employed at HERZLIA. There is a common misconception relating both to bursaries and The Herzlia Foundation Trust: Full fee paying parents Jewish children living in Cape subsidise children who require a bursary, and The Herzlia e Town!

R� 1 � o! fu��pupirs annual High REALITY e School fees in 2018. Bursaries are funded from the income received from The Herzlia Foundation Trust's endowment and from The United Jewish Campaign (UJC), and not from fees. Income from financ�I the Foundation's endowment only provides for a portion of & lsupport. L� provided1�5?.!)2.g for in 2017. the annual cost of bursaries. The reality is that ONE IN SIX Jewishpupils at UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS receives financial assistance with their fees. !?2!!ment 8 from�.��R217 million. �!>2 toR400 . million by2020. Website f) t!.,�2,e than 6 700 HERZUA C, Visit www.herzlia.com and find out moreabout Alumni living in over45 countries,around the world. THE HERZLIA FOUNDATION TRUST.

To make a donation or for more information contact Amanda Zar DONATE NOW on +27 21 286 3472 or email [email protected]

South African donors are eligible for a Section 18A certificate in respect of donations to the Foundation (depending on the terms of the donation and within our discretion). Tax benefits may be available to donors through EuroChai SA (UK); JCF San Diego (USA) or UJA Federation of Greater Toronto (Canada). UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS is the sole beneficiary of The Herzlia Foundation Trust - PBO NO. 930038539.

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One in six pupils at HERZLIA receive financial assistance. The Herzlia Foundation Trust's vision is to raise funds tofuture-proof UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS through the creation of an Endowment. This will ensure that no Jewish child is denied a Jewish education for genuine financial reasons and that HERZLIA remains an affordable Jewish communityschool providing educational excellence with world-class facilities.

For more information please contact Amanda Zar on +27 21 286 3472 or email [email protected]

South African, UK, USA and Canadian donors may be eligible for a tax deduction in respect of donations to The Herzlia Foundation Trust. UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS is the sole beneficiary of The Herzlia Foundation Trust - PBO NO. 930038539. C, www.herzlia.com 000

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For more information please contact Amanda Zar on +27 21 286 3472 or email [email protected]

The Herzlia Foundation Trust has secured the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto as our fiscal agent for our Canadian alumni who wish to donate to The Herzlia Foundation Trust. We appreciate your past support in ensuring our vision that no Jewish child is denied a Jewish education for genuine financial reasons.

Should you choose to donate again, please download the donation and tribute form and email your completed form to [email protected]. Ensure allocation of funds is written 'The Herzlia Foundation Trust' and that you complete your full name and surname so that we can track donations.

If you wish to donate via Credit Card please phone 416 634 3079 with your credit card details. If you are mailing a cheque, please make it payable to United Jewish Appeal or UJA and mail it directly to the below address:

Attention: Athena Kay, Finance Manager UJA Federation of Greater Toronto 4600 Bathurst Street Toronto ON M2R 3V2

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The Herzlia Foundation Trust's vision is to future-proof UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS by building the Endowment Fund to ensure that no Jewish child is denied a Jewish education for genuine financial reasons; and that HERZLIA remains an affordable Jewish community school providing educational excellence with world-class facilities. South African donors are eligible for a Section 18A certificate in respect of donations to the Foundation (depending on the terms of the donation and within our discretion). Tax benefits may be available to donors through EuroChai SA (UK); JCF San Diego (USA) or UJA Federation of Greater Toronto (Canada). UNITED HERZLIA SCHOOLS is the sale beneficiary of The Herzlia Foundation Trust - PBO NO. 930038539. YOU CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE

Go to www.herzlia.com This is a safe and secure online payment portal which can be effectively used worldwide. Click on the BECOME A DONOR button. SOUTH AFRICA Bank: Nedbank Account Name: The Herzlia Foundation Trust THE HERZLIA FOUNDATION TRUST Account Number: 101 959 1668 MH Goldschmidt Ave, Highlands Estate, Cape Town Branch Code: 198765 Swift Code: NEDSZAJJ PO Box 3508 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 286 3472 Email [email protected] THE UNITED KINGDOM Websitewww.herzlia.com www.iustgiving.com/ eurochaisa Sort Code: 406434 Account No: 11604501 Account Name: Euro Chai South Africa Reference: "Initial. Surname 4 Herzlia" THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA www.icfsandiego.org Wire to: US Bank 600 W. Broadway, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92101-3311 ABA #: 122235821 Account#: 153495519958 Account Name: JCF of San Diego Gifts Account DONATE NOW Designation of Funds: Friends ofHerzlia can be stated after the San Diego Account Name. South African donors are eligible for a Section 18A certificate in respect of donations to the Foundation (depending on the terms of the donation and within our discretion). Tax benefits may_be available to donors through EuroChai SA {UK ; JCF San Diego (USA) or UJA Federation of Greater Toronto (Canada). UN /TED HERZLIA SCHOOLS is the sole beneficiary of The Herzlia Foundation Trust- PBO NO. 930038539.

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