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Whole Health Insights: Here’s a Nutrition Tip That Can Have Immediate Impact!

Posted by Carolyn Kontos, Wellness and Nutrition Coach on September 24, 2024

Here’s a Nutrition Tip That Can Have Immediate Impact! Whatever eating style you had before, your body likely has different needs today. This is especially true for woman. Over the next few posts, I will give some foundational tips to help reduce the symptoms of menopause, manage chronic conditions, or help maintain your ideal weight as you age. Remember, every individual is different, so it's always helpful …

JCC State of Mind – September 20, 2024

Posted by Jason Kunzman, JCC President and CEO on September 20, 2024

This past week, along with 7 members of the JCCPGH board of directors and professional staff, I attended JSummit, a conference of the JCC Association that has been bringing together delegates of the JCC Movement every other year since 1917. Different from other conferences throughout the year, JSummit convenes both professional and volunteer leaders from a cohort of more than 170 JCCs to learn, network, share and …

JCC State of Mind – September 13, 2024

Posted by Melissa Hiller, Community Engagement & Development Officer on September 13, 2024

Creative expression moves us in the soul and hits us in the gut. Artists have the unparalleled power to help us see, hear and understand ourselves and each other. When I first considered showing the work of Judy Robinson and Kara Snyder together, I was captivated by their enduring friendship and shared commitment to collaboration. I wanted to emphasize the profound relationships and bonds that art …

Whole Health Insights: What are These Feelings?

Posted by Carolyn Kontos, Wellness and Nutrition Coach on September 12, 2024

What are These Feelings? I see many clients in their 40s and 50s. Many of them ask me the same thing; simply put, they're saying “WTF?” What are These Feelings? All the things that worked in the past suddenly seem to fail. Many people find themselves wondering “What the heck is going on?” Common concerns include: Why is it suddenly so hard to lose those 5 pounds? Why …

JCC State of Mind – September 6, 2024

Posted by Jason Kunzman, JCC President and CEO on September 5, 2024

A COMMITMENT TO ACCOUNTABILITY Since our founding in 1895, the JCC has been relentlessly committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and community, and through it all, the JCC has strived to be more than just a place to gather. It’s a hub of connection and a catalyst for positive change. But as we look to the future, we must ask ourselves: Are we …

JCC State of Mind – August 30, 2024

Posted by Rabbi Hindy Finman on August 30, 2024

This week's JCC State of Mind is written by Rabbi Hindy Finman, Senior Director of Jewish Life & Director, Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement Since officially joining the JCC in mid-June, I have had the privilege of meeting with so many people from across the entire Pittsburgh community and learning firsthand about the beautiful tapestry of our collective narrative. One recurring theme is the …

JCC State of Mind – August 23, 2024

Posted by Admin on August 23, 2024

As the cooler temperatures this week suggest, summer is drawing to a close and fall will soon be upon us. Not one to give up on the sun and fun so easily, though, I thought I might extend the summer just a bit by highlighting some of our camps’ most recent crowning achievements: 97% of EKC families describe their overall summer experience as excellent or good. …

JCC State of Mind – August 16, 2024

Posted by Admin on August 16, 2024

If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when? --- Hillel the Elder As I often say, so much of what inspires me in my role comes out of our early childhood development center (ECDC). Many times, it is a child practicing a skill such as sharing or problem solving or the …

JCC State of Mind – August 9, 2024

Posted by Admin on August 9, 2024

The Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) website describes their mission as growing, supporting, and strengthening the Jewish camp movement so camps can deliver the best possible experience for their campers, staff, and families. As the industry’s preeminent thought leader and advocate and with decades of experience in working with Jewish summer camps across the country, one of FJC’s most recent posts hit close to home …

JCC State of Mind – August 2, 2024

Posted by Admin on August 2, 2024

Last night, the JCC and our local partners, Beth El Congregation, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Stand with Us, Temple Emanuel and the South Hills Interfaith Movement, brought the band Shufuni to our community for an inspiring night of music and connection. In Hebrew, the word shufuni translates into “look at me,” but there was nothing ego-centric or self-promoting at all about the performance …

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