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JCC State of Mind – January 19, 2024

Posted by Admin on January 19, 2024

Continuing the Work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Joachim Prinz When the nation's attention turned to the National Mall on August 28th, 1963, moments before the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his dream of what America could be, his ally, Rabbi Joachim Prinz of New Jersey took to the podium. He and King were among the ten leaders of …

JCC State of Mind – January 12, 2024

Posted by Admin on January 12, 2024

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to join the JCC’s talented team of lifeguards for a mandatory training session at our South Hills pool. Organized and led by a number of key members of our aquatics staff – Carla Hartley, Sarah Grimm, Anna Rose Watterson, Lex Glickman, Tim Griffith and Emily Lawrence – we discussed general preparedness, proper surveillance and water rescue techniques, teamwork, communication …

JCC State of Mind – January 5, 2024

Posted by Admin on January 5, 2024

In our increasingly multifaceted and complex society, collaboration between government and non-profit organizations is paramount in shaping the present and future of our community. At the heart of a thriving community often lies a dynamic partnership between the public sector and non-profit organizations. This collaboration can be a powerful force that when harnessed effectively, can bring about positive and lasting change. Earlier today, the JCC was …

Overcoming Fear and Learning to Swim at the JCC!

Posted by JCC Pittsburgh on January 3, 2024

First Person Perfect: Adult Swim Written by Mia McPherson, Contributing Writer, Mt. Lebanon Magazine | December 20, 2023 Photography by John Schisler Encouraged by JCC assistant aquatics director Sarah Grimm, Mia McPherson performs a freestyle stroke during a recent swimming lesson. Well into adulthood, Mia decided to challenge herself and learn to swim. I’ve always felt a fear of water. When I was a young child, I took a swim class …

A Dream for a Better Future: Remarks made on October 27, 2023

Posted by Admin on October 31, 2023

Remarks made on October 27, 2023 5th Year Community Commemoration of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Rev. Liddy Barlow and Rabbi Ron Symons On this sacred and liminal day, we stand together as spiritual siblings looking back on these past five years, considering our learning, cherishing times of joy, remembering moments of challenge. On this tender and poignant day, we stand together as interfaith bridge builders, representing so many partners …

Update from JCC Camps – October 2023

Posted by Admin on October 12, 2023

Dear JCC Day Camp community, These last few days have been sad and concerning for many of us as we watch the events unfolding in the Middle East. My thoughts have included our day camp Shlichim, colleagues in Israel and everyone living in our partnership community in Karmiel and Misgav. As many of you know, we welcomed nine Shlichim (Israeli staff) to our camp community this …

Our Lives Have Changed Beyond Recognition

Posted by Leah Garber, JCC Association on October 9, 2023

Sunday, October 8, 2023 Day 2: Operation Iron Swords I have never experienced the pain, frustration, fear, or sorrow that I feel today—and will continue to feel in the coming days. I am constantly on the brink of tears, which spill over every now and then—when our little grandchildren are not around. After a short, disturbed night's sleep, we woke to the intensity of the disaster, which is …

Preserving memories through Art – Jewish Community Center Pittsburgh

Posted by Admin on September 13, 2023

At first glance, the bench outside the JCC’s Robinson building may just look like a beautiful piece of art, but once you look a little closer it’s easy to see that it means so much more than that. More than twenty years ago, Partnership2Gether was created to bring together the communities of Pittsburgh, Karmiel/Misgav, Israel, and Warsaw, Poland through the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. As community …

Team Pittsburgh Shines at the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games and Access in Fort Lauderdale

Posted by Rachael Speck on September 8, 2023

Team Pittsburgh Shines at the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games and Access in Fort Lauderdale It’s not whether you won or lost, but how you played the game. That’s the true spirit of the JCC Maccabi Games and Access and a message echoed throughout the week by Team Pittsburgh’s coaches and staff. The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style sporting event for Jewish teens ages 12-16 …

Welcome to our new President and CEO, Jason Kunzman!

Posted by Admin on September 1, 2023

As we celebrate JCC of Greater Pittsburgh's new President and CEO, Jason Kunzman, on his first day in his new role, we wanted to share his remarks from our 128th Annual Meeting that took place on August 31, 2023. We are so excited to see all that Jason accomplishes in his new role. One of the most interesting phrases in the Torah is found in Parshat Mishpatim …

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