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Squirrel Hill Celebrates the Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year celebrations began Monday and for the next couple weeks — it’s a 15-day celebration — a multitude...

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  • Adults & Seniors, Arts & Events, Teens

I'm Thinking of Spring

Even as we dig our way out of our first (and hopefully last) major snow storm of the winter, I...

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  • Camps

Repair the World: Living the Value of Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam or to “Repair the World” is a continuing theme through different movements in Judaism. In all of these,...

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  • Community Spotlight, Jewish Life, Teens

What Have We Been Up To On the J Line?

At J Line, we often recognize a reflection of our own lives, and most pressing questions, in the stories we...

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  • Jewish Life, Teens

May I tell you of PFC Nathan Hilu?

Turns out that 90 year-old artist Nathan Hilu, based in New York’s Lower East Side, has Pittsburgh roots. No Hilus...

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  • Jewish Life

Beverly's Birthdays Spreads Cheer Across Pittsburgh

One of my best birthdays was a party I had at the JCC. I spent that day with my friends...

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  • Teens

Are there any mentschen on the grid-iron?

You and I have heard it described as ‘our generation’s immaculate reception‘. What happened on Saturday night in Cincinnati electrified...

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  • Teens

39 S'more Recipes That Will Warm You Up for J&R365's Next Event

On January 31, our next J&R365 event will take place at the Family Park. Expect a day filled with arts...

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  • Arts & Events, Camps

PJ Library: Creating Community All Around Town

How many books does it take to grow a community? PJ Library, a Jewish family engagement program of the Jewish...

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  • Arts & Events, Community Spotlight, Early Childhood, Teens

"Shed a Little Light" – We need it so bad

It has been quite a run of lights. It all began back on the 25th of Kislev when we began...

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  • Camps

Winter Camp: Hands-on creativity and fun for kids

As we prepare for the New Year and the kids enjoy a break from their daily school routines, Winter Camp...

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  • Camps, Happenings, Teens

CreativeMornings: Breakfast of Creatives, in the town of Champions

Our Pittsburgh community is full of creative minds. The CreativeMornings monthly lecture series, a short talk and breakfast that’s free...

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  • Adults & Seniors, Fitness & Wellness, Happenings

I am Not Done SCREAMING!

Will you SCREAM with me about HATE SPEECH and how it can lead to HATE ACTION? Elie Weisel teaches us:...

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  • Camps

Countdown to our 10th Big Night

If our past Big Night events have anything to tell us about what to expect at our special 10th anniversary...

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  • Big Night, Community Spotlight, Happenings

Yiddish at the JCC: Keeping Memories Alive

Mary Marks keeps memories alive. Once a week for the past 20 years, she has volunteered to lead a Yiddish...

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  • Community Spotlight, Jewish Life

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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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