Deep Roots, Bright Future: Donna Klein Jewish Academy Celebrates Donors and Campus Expansion
Boca Raton, FL — Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) marked a powerful milestone this week with a moving ceremony honoring the many generous donors advancing its One DKJA campaign. Held on the school’s expanding campus, the event brought together community members, supporters, and leaders to celebrate transformational gifts and the collective vision that is guiding DKJA into its future.
The celebration included a ceremonial tree planting to honor all those who are helping the school grow and thrive. In Jewish tradition, trees symbolize life, continuity, and hope—fitting for a moment rooted in gratitude and aspiration. The tree now stands as a living symbol of DKJA’s strong foundation and flourishing future.
“This tree is more than a gesture—it is a promise,” said Helena Levine, Head of School. “It represents our gratitude to those who have helped our school grow and our shared commitment to nurturing the next generation. Like a school, a tree requires deep roots, care, and time to flourish. Because of our community’s enduring generosity, this tree—and our school—will thrive for generations to come.”
As part of the ceremony, DKJA recognized several cornerstone gifts that are shaping its evolving campus. These include the naming of the newly expanded campus as Donna Klein Jewish Academy at the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Campus, a tribute to the visionary philanthropy of the Katz family, and the upcoming construction of The Jacober Pavilion, a multipurpose outdoor facility made possible through the leadership and generosity of Joseph “Joey” Jacober, a DKJA board member and key supporter of the campaign.
The school also proudly shared additional highlights of the One DKJA campaign, including:
These collective contributions reflect the power of community and the shared belief in DKJA’s mission. From newly named spaces to innovative programs, each gift is helping bring to life the school’s vision for a future rooted in Jewish values, educational excellence, and deep connection.
And many more families and supporters have joined this effort, whose contributions—both large and small—are helping bring our vision to life.
“The One DKJA campaign is about more than buildings—it’s about vision, values, and community,” said Levine. “Thanks to the leadership and generosity of so many families, we are not only honoring our school’s 45-year legacy—we are building on it, ensuring that DKJA remains a vibrant, inspiring place for Jewish learning and growth for generations to come.”
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The celebration included a ceremonial tree planting to honor all those who are helping the school grow and thrive. In Jewish tradition, trees symbolize life, continuity, and hope—fitting for a moment rooted in gratitude and aspiration. The tree now stands as a living symbol of DKJA’s strong foundation and flourishing future.
“This tree is more than a gesture—it is a promise,” said Helena Levine, Head of School. “It represents our gratitude to those who have helped our school grow and our shared commitment to nurturing the next generation. Like a school, a tree requires deep roots, care, and time to flourish. Because of our community’s enduring generosity, this tree—and our school—will thrive for generations to come.”
As part of the ceremony, DKJA recognized several cornerstone gifts that are shaping its evolving campus. These include the naming of the newly expanded campus as Donna Klein Jewish Academy at the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Campus, a tribute to the visionary philanthropy of the Katz family, and the upcoming construction of The Jacober Pavilion, a multipurpose outdoor facility made possible through the leadership and generosity of Joseph “Joey” Jacober, a DKJA board member and key supporter of the campaign.
The school also proudly shared additional highlights of the One DKJA campaign, including:
● The future naming of Dedication Plaza in honor of the Winn family's deep commitment to DKJA’s continued growth
● The naming of DKJA’s K–8 building by the school’s first campaign donor, Patty Beck, ensuring a lasting legacy for generations
● The Metzger family's support in naming the MAC (Middle School Academic Commons)
● A gift from the Levy family establishing a new Engineering Program
● The naming of DKJA’s Prayer Space by Shelley Gold
● Classroom naming contributions from the Homer family
● A newly envisioned Head of School suite made possible by the Galel family
● Support from Bob Greenberg, which is helping enhance DKJA’s USDA-supported food service facilities
These collective contributions reflect the power of community and the shared belief in DKJA’s mission. From newly named spaces to innovative programs, each gift is helping bring to life the school’s vision for a future rooted in Jewish values, educational excellence, and deep connection.
And many more families and supporters have joined this effort, whose contributions—both large and small—are helping bring our vision to life.
“The One DKJA campaign is about more than buildings—it’s about vision, values, and community,” said Levine. “Thanks to the leadership and generosity of so many families, we are not only honoring our school’s 45-year legacy—we are building on it, ensuring that DKJA remains a vibrant, inspiring place for Jewish learning and growth for generations to come.”
