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The Miracle of the Present Moment

As we conclude our second day of school in the Early Childhood Development Center, I want to thank our families...

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  • Teens

EXERCISE DECREASES INSOMNIA!!! (Just one more reason to GET MOVING!)

For most people who have trouble sleeping, there’s a simple cure: EXERCISE. In fact, when researchers at Stanford University School...

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  • Fitness & Wellness
Children in a line

We Prepare Kids for Life's Journeys

I don’t have many memories from being 4 years old. Most of us don’t. I remember moments with family, vague...

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  • Camps, Early Childhood

Mid-Summer Edition: 5 Best Good-for-You Foods

Here are 5 good-for-you foods – a list that’s good 365 days a year with a mid-summer twist. Eat hearty...

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  • Nutrition

Keep Up the Momentum: Summer Youth Basketball

Keep up your momentum this summer at the JCC The “basketball season” has come and gone and much of the...

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  • Camps

7 Things for Kids and Families to do at the JCC

To be honest, there are many, many more things for kids of all ages to do at the JCC! We...

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  • Arts & Events, Early Childhood, Happenings

Jason's Journey: Overweight and Overcoming It!

Absolutely Losing It (part one) – September 9, 2019 CHAPTER 1: The 5 Do’s of My Diet – June 20,...

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  • Fitness & Wellness

Stay Safe in the Sun!

As we head into the summer months, I hope you’ll keep your skin’s health – present and future – in...

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  • Adults & Seniors, Fitness & Wellness

Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Western Pennsylvania 2019 Awards

Manny Gold Humanitarian Award H. ARNOLD GEFSKY Ziggy Kahn Award EDWARD GELMAN Inductees ROSS GUSKY ROB RUCK LENNY SILBERMAN JEFFREY...

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  • Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
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A Community Conversation on Teen Mental Health

According to a recent report released by the American Psychological Association, mental health issues among young adults have risen significantly...

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  • Center for Loving Kindness, Happenings

A Message of Healing and Resilience

March 24, 2019 – Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh As we continue to absorb the verdict in the Michael...

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  • Center for Loving Kindness

A Purim Message For Today

Bigotry, hatred and racism of all forms is wrong no matter what continent it occurs on and no matter the...

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  • Community Spotlight

Today, all I have are tears. Tomorrow, maybe we can work to find a solution.

The universe cracks. That’s how you feel when your beloved and peaceful family member is violently torn from this world...

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  • Center for Loving Kindness

21st Century Inclusion at JCC Camps

Since February 2009, the JCC’s Emma Kaufmann Camp has answered the call to action of Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion...

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  • Camps, Center for Loving Kindness

During American Heart Month: 3 Ways to Decrease Risk of Heart Disease

February is American Heart Month and Go Red for Women. During this time and going forward, it is always helpful...

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  • Fitness & Wellness

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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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