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JCC State of Mind – February 2, 2024

“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” -Betty Friedan I’ve always had a very...

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JCC State of Mind – January 26, 2024

It’s nothing new to say that the JCC is all about its middle name -Jewish Community Center. Afterall, community (kehilla)...

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  • Fitness & Wellness, JCC State of Mind, Jewish Life, News, Nutrition
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JCC State of Mind – January 19, 2024

Continuing the Work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Joachim Prinz When the nation’s attention turned...

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  • Community Spotlight, JCC State of Mind, Jewish Life
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JCC State of Mind – January 12, 2024

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to join the JCC’s talented team of lifeguards for a mandatory training session at...

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  • JCC State of Mind, Member Experience
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JCC State of Mind – January 5, 2024

In our increasingly multifaceted and complex society, collaboration between government and non-profit organizations is paramount in shaping the present and...

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  • Adults & Seniors, Community Spotlight, JCC State of Mind
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JCC State of Mind: A weekly message to staff, board, and stakeholders

December 22, 2023 When I think about the JCC’s approach to community, I often come back to the Jewish practice...

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  • JCC State of Mind, Member Experience
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Overcoming Fear and Learning to Swim at the JCC!

First Person Perfect: Adult Swim Written by Mia McPherson, Contributing Writer, Mt. Lebanon Magazine | December 20, 2023 Photography by...

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  • Adults & Seniors, Sports, Aquatics, & Dance
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JCC State of Mind – December 29, 2023

At the age of 16, I was hired for an amazing job. That job – titled “camp counselor” – is...

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  • Camps, Community Spotlight, JCC State of Mind
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A Dream for a Better Future: Remarks made on October 27, 2023

Remarks made on October 27, 2023 5th Year Community Commemoration of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Rev. Liddy Barlow and Rabbi...

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  • Community Spotlight, Jewish Life
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Update from JCC Camps – October 2023

Dear JCC Day Camp community, These last few days have been sad and concerning for many of us as we...

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  • Camps, News

Our Lives Have Changed Beyond Recognition

Sunday, October 8, 2023 Day 2: Operation Iron Swords I have never experienced the pain, frustration, fear, or sorrow that...

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  • Community Spotlight, Jewish Life

Start the New Year with a Mitzvah: Rosh Hashanah 2023

To ring in the Jewish New Year, more than 100 people gathered at both JCC’s in Squirrel Hill and South...

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  • Jewish Life

Preserving memories through Art – Jewish Community Center Pittsburgh

At first glance, the bench outside the JCC’s Robinson building may just look like a beautiful piece of art, but...

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  • Arts & Events
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Team Pittsburgh Shines at the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games and Access in Fort Lauderdale

Team Pittsburgh Shines at the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games and Access in Fort Lauderdale It’s not whether you won or...

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  • Fitness & Wellness
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Fun Facts about the Jewish High Holidays

It’s a special time of year, a time to “Start Fresh.” To help you prepare, we put together an infographic...

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  • Arts & Events, Happenings, Jewish Life

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