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Yummy! Matzah

So many of us have an ongoing relationship with matzah. You might be one of those people who loves it...

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"Borcas" — Grandma Cele's Beet Preserves

Another Passover Recipe My husband’s Grandma Cele often talked about making her Passover specialties for her sons – carrot candy...

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The Secret to a Sweet Passover: Matzo Brittle

I used to joke that I chose our synagogue because I liked the cookbook. There was some truth to that...

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JCC State of Mind: March 20, 2026 – March Madness

There is definitely something special in the air. As March Madness tips off, we find ourselves swept up in the...

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JCC State of Mind: March 13, 2026 – Big Things

They say things come in threes, and this past week at the JCC was a powerful testament to that. We...

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JCC State of Mind: March 6, 2026 – Big Night

Each year, the JCC hosts a memorable Big Night. As we gather for our 20th annual celebration, tomorrow, Saturday March...

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JCC State of Mind: February 27, 2026 – Laughter & Joyful Chaos

As this week concludes, we turn toward the beginning of Purim, which means costumes, hamantaschen, and a little bit of...

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JCC State of Mind: February 20, 2026 – Elevating Voices

At the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, we often speak about our commitment to elevating voices and engaging in...

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JCC State of Mind: February 13, 2026 – DEKA

When we became a Spartan DEKA affiliate in October 2022, we knew we were adding an innovative fitness program to our South...

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JCC State of Mind: February 6, 2026 – A Symphony of Responsibility

Over the past week something pretty remarkable has unfolded across our JCC. Something that, taken together, tells a much bigger...

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Digesting the New Dietary Guidelines

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were recently released, and whether you love them, hate them, or haven’t thought much...

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JCC State of Mind: January 30, 2026 – Systems & Teamwork

I want to start by acknowledging a strong bias as I reflect on a recent article about systems and teamwork....

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JCC State of Mind: January 23, 2026 – Leading Edge Employee Experience

This week, the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh launched our annual Leading Edge Employee Experience Survey, an important opportunity for our...

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JCC State of Mind: January 16, 2026 – Activating Community

A few months ago, a high school senior and competitive swimmer named Meredith found herself far from home, navigating circumstances...

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JCC State of Mind: January 9, 2026 – Compassionate Accountability

Over the past couple of months, the JCC Leadership Team has been spending time exploring the idea of compassionate accountability...

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Swimmers, please note that the Squirrel Hill pools will be closed from 11 am-3 pm on Sunday, March 29,  for the Jack Morris Invite swim meet.
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