Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center

Cindy Bergman Loves Making Connections That Make A Difference

You might call Cindy Bergman the matchmaker of the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center.

“The best part of my job, and what I find most inspiring, is connecting donors with the things they are passionate about,” says Bergman, who, for nearly the last decade, has served as the Levis JCC’s associate executive director.

Bergman has worked in the nonprofit world for 36 years, first in her native New York and later with Jewish organizations in Palm Beach County. What she loves the most about the Levis JCC is that it offers a wide range of programs and services to the entire community – from newborns to the elderly, as well as those with special needs.

“We are here for your entire journey through life,” Bergman says. “It’s everything I love about life; there is art, culture, learning, sports, wellness and more. After working at six nonprofits, I am at an agency that literally touches upon everything I love most.”

Bergman has been connected with many of the organization’s supporters for many years. 

“I knew Al and Rose Levis back when they gave their first major gift to name this agency,” she says. “Now their daughter, Judy Levis Markhoff, is one of our most generous donors, and their grandson Matt Baker is president. I have worked with three generations of one family, and that is very special.”

For those who like to get away, the Levis JCC offers travel programs, from one-day to international trips, through its Sandler Center. Zale Pre-School is where a love for learning that lasts a lifetime begins, and, for parents who know the value of a great camp experience and want to ensure that their children are learning new skills and are safe, there’s Marleen Forkas year-round camps. The Schwedelson Special Needs department has been serving families for 25 years. And the Resale Boutique not only serves as a revenue producer but also as a resource for those trying to get back on their feet. 

“Our agency has so many pillars of critical programming,” Bergman says. “We are a strong and caring resource for our community, and, each day, we make an impact on the lives of those we serve.”

Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center is located at 9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-852-3200 or visit levisjcc.org.

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