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JCC State of Mind March 28, 2025 – The JCC Maccabi Campus Games
This week’s message is written by Rachael Speck, Chief Program & Innovation Officer and Maccabi Games Supervisor It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since we first started exploring the possibility of hosting the inaugural JCC Maccabi Campus Games. When we began, we had so many questions swirling around in our minds – Did our community have the resources and capacity to pull …
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Whole Health Insights: GLP-1s – Is Something Important Missing from the Conversation? (Part 2)
In last week's Whole Health Insights blog post - Everyone is Talking About GLP-1s—But Is Something Important Missing from the Conversation? - I emphasized the importance of shared decision-making when considering any weight loss medication or intervention. But what exactly does that look like? Before considering GLP-1s engage your doctor in shared decision-making, and consider these three things: Get clear on what you’d be signing up …
read moreJCC State of Mind: March 21, 2025 – Strengthening Youth, Strengthening Community
It is hard to believe that five years ago the JCC was forced to close its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the challenges of that time were great, the silver lining for me as a young professional at the JCC was seeing firsthand the importance of community during so much grief and isolation. In addition to serving as a seasonal staff member at J&R Day …
read moreWhole Health Insights: Everyone is Talking About GLP-1s—But Is Something Important Missing from the Conversation?
As someone who has spent over two decades in Health and Wellness helping people, employers and insurers navigate the intricate world of health promotion, I’m no stranger to questions that stem from the latest health trends, diets and medications. Lately, however, one topic keeps coming up: GLP-1 receptor agonists like Wegovy and Ozempic. Turn on the TV, scroll online, or chat with colleagues, and you’ll hear about …
read moreJCC State of Mind: March 14, 2025 – Special Purim Edition!
Special JCC State of Mind: Purim Edition Written by Rabbi Hindy and Aaron Cantor Happy Purim! A holiday of joy, humor, and delightful chaos. In that spirit, we bring you a completely fictional news story—because what better way to celebrate than with a little playful imagination? While Pittsburgh may not be hosting the 2028 Olympics, if any organization could make the impossible happen, it’s the JCC of …
read moreWhole Health Insights: Are You In Need of An Extreme Vacation?
Spring break season has me thinking about vacations and getaways. Lately, I’ve noticed a pattern in conversations with friends and colleagues. When I ask how they’re doing, I get the same response: “Hanging in there, but I can’t wait for my vacation!” Then, they proceed to tell me about their pre-vacation routine plan: cramming in extra work, finishing a big project, skipping workouts and sleep, …
read moreJCC State of Mind: March 7, 2025 – Partnership and Vision
At the heart of everything we do at the JCC is an obligation to build a stronger and more inclusive Jewish future. We do so through fostering inclusion and creating a vibrant, welcoming space for all. None of this would be possible without the generous support of our funders and philanthropic partners. Their belief in our mission enables us to expand programs, reach more families, …
read moreJCC State of Mind: February 28, 2025 – Harry B. Davis Championships
Following the pandemic, the world faced countless uncertainties. How many times did each of us ask ourselves what would the “new normal” look like? Would sports and athletics remain a staple of community life? The pandemic’s impact was particularly profound for young athletes, whose education, social interactions, and athletic pursuits had all been disrupted. At the JCC, we recognized the critical importance of creating a …
read moreWhole Health Insights: Don’t Be Tricked – 4 Strategies for Evaluating Wellness Products
As a Wellness Coach with 20 years of experience in Corporate Health and Wellness, I’ve been asked to evaluate many health products. Over the years, I’ve encountered my fair share of misleading claims about programs, supplements, packaged foods, and gadgets. While these products often promise better health outcomes, they’re vague about how they actually deliver on that promise. It’s been my job to ask the …
read moreJCC State of Mind: February 21, 2025 – Bring Them Home
Our hearts are heavy once again as we process the devastating news that the bodies of four Israeli hostages—Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas and Oded Lifshitz—have been recovered and returned to Israel. Their brutal murder at the hands of Hamas and their long, unjust captivity in Gaza are painful reminders of the deep wounds inflicted on October 7, 2023—wounds that have not healed and, …
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