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Levis JCC Names Zackon Family Playground
At Early Childhood Learning Center
On Friday, February 2nd, Ryan F. Zackon marking the Ryan F. Zackon Family Playground and, amid
and his family joined Adolph & Rose Levis applause from the adults, the children ran off to enjoy playing
Jewish Community Center leadership, on the various structures across the spacious playground.
staff and teachers for a celebration of the “When my family and I moved to the United States, the
naming of the Levis JCC Zale preschool’s Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center as well
playground. The festive event began with as Donna Klein Jewish Academy were the first places that
a warm welcome by Cindy Bergman, welcomed me as a 7th grade student. Now, thirty years later, I
Executive Vice President and Chief am honored to be able to give back to the organization that gave
Development Officer for the Levis JCC. so much to my family,” Ryan commented. “Watching these
She welcomed guests, who gathered in kids play on the same playground that I once did, a playground
front of a vibrant installation of three colorful that now bears my name, is truly a full circle moment for me.
sculptures of the Peace, Love and Happiness I couldn’t be prouder of the community that we are building
symbols. The sculptures comprise the Anita at the Levis JCC. The Levis JCC Betty & Marvin Zale Early
& Sydney Silverman Memorial Sculpture Childhood Learning Center is often the first doorway new
Garden, named in memory of Ryan’s families pass through as they seek to establish and maintain
grandparents. Led by Stacey Rosenberg, a Jewish identity for their children. This truly feels like the
Vice President, Early Childhood Education embodiment of the Jewish concept of L’Dor v’dor – from one
Services and Director of the Levis JCC’s Betty generation to the next.”
& Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Ryan F. Zackon This generous gift is part of the Adolph & Rose Levis
Center, more than 80 preschool children sang Jewish Community Center’s “Elevating our Future” Capital
songs and presented Ryan and his family with a banner and Ryan Zackon, whom he described as an entrepreneur, athlete Campaign. Driven by extraordinary donors who are committed
handmade cards of thanks. Joining Ryan in representing the and philanthropist. Ryan shared with guests the importance of to realizing the dream of a Levis JCC that is built for the growth
family were Linda Zackon, Barry Zackon, Blair Zackon and the Jewish Community Center and why making this gift was and future of this community, the campaign continues to grow.
Brandon Zackon. so meaningful to him and his family. Flanked by his parents For information about the “Elevating Our Future” Campaign,
Levis JCC President & CEO Marty Haberer introduced Linda and Barry, Ryan then removed the cover from the plaque contact Cindy Bergman at cindyb@levisjcc.org.
Adele Fine, Cory Kravit, Richard Koblick, Brandon Zackon, Larry Wachtel, Barry Zackon,
Blair Zackon, Cindy Bergman, Kim Greenbaum, Emily Grabelsky, Emily Walters, Marty
Haberer, Ryan Zackon, Linda Zackon, and Stacey Rosenberg Zackon Family members and Levis JCC Board and Staff enjoying ‘Peace Love and Happiness’
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