Levis JCC begins $9 million Boca Raton renovation after buying its building

The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton has started a $9 million renovation of its main building after purchasing the property from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County earlier this year. The project secures a permanent home for the center and is slated to wrap up this fall, with a grand reopening planned for early December.

Why it matters: - The building purchase gives the Levis JCC a permanent home in Boca Raton and supports long-term growth for the organization. - The $9 million renovation is meant to create a more modern, accessible and welcoming community center for members, families and residents across the area. - The project is part of the broader 100-acre Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County campus, tying the center more closely to a major community hub.

What happened: - The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center is renovating its 31,000-square-foot main building on the Toby & Leon Cooperman Campus in Boca Raton, Florida. - The renovation follows the purchase of the building from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County earlier this year. - The work is part of the Levis JCC’s "Elevating Our Future" Capital Campaign. - Completion is expected this fall, and a grand reopening is planned for early December.

The details: - The Levis JCC has served the community since 1983. - Its programs include early childhood education, summer camp, cultural arts, special needs services, wellness and community programming. - The center also offers opportunities for people of all ages to gather, learn and grow. - Marty Haberer, president and CEO of the Levis JCC, said the purchase and renovation are about creating a permanent home that reflects the strength and future of the community. - Mark Gotlieb, board chair of the Levis JCC, said the project reflects the commitment of leadership, donors, staff and partners. - Programs and services will continue during construction with temporary adjustments. - Renovation updates are available by email at info@levisjcc.org. - Support for the capital campaign can be directed to cindyb@levisjcc.org. - More information about programming is available at Levis JCC programming.

Between the lines: - Buying the building removes uncertainty around the center’s long-term footprint and signals a stronger balance between preservation and expansion. - The renovation also suggests the Levis JCC is trying to update its physical space without interrupting core services, which matters for families who rely on year-round programming. - The capital campaign framing shows the project is not just a facilities upgrade, but a broader effort to define the organization’s next era.

What’s next: - Construction will continue through the fall with temporary adjustments to operations. - The renovated space is expected to reopen in early December. - The Levis JCC will keep promoting the Elevating Our Future Capital Campaign as the project moves toward completion.

The bottom line: - The Levis JCC is pairing a landmark property purchase with a major renovation to lock in its future and refresh its role in Boca Raton’s Jewish community.