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Whole Health Insights: Does Calorie Counting Work?
People often ask me if they should count calories to lose weight. Unfortunately, my answer is rarely what they want to hear. Like so many things in wellness and nutrition, the answer is: it’s complicated! Some people hope I’ll say, “Yes, absolutely,” and hand them a precise calorie target and a logical prescription to make the pounds melt away. Others secretly pray I’ll say, “No, it’s …
read moreJCC State of Mind: January 17, 2025 – Breaking Ground
As we step into a new year filled with opportunities and challenges, it’s a good time to reflect on the pivotal role the JCC plays in meeting the evolving needs of our community. Together, we are more than just a community center; we are very much a home for connections, values, growth and fun! The JCC has always been guided by our vision of activating community …
read moreWhole Health Insights: Struggling with your New Year’s Resolution? Time to call in Reinforcements!
We’re halfway through January, and if you’re anything like me, you might be kicking yourself for falling behind on your New Year’s resolution. My aim for 2025 was simple (or so I thought) - do more strength training. Yet, here I am, happily wandering the JCC, chatting with friends, logging extra cardio, and leaving the weights untouched. Instead of beating myself up or giving up entirely, …
read moreJCC State of Mind – January 10, 2025
For anyone who knows me, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I am driven by a passion for continuous improvement and a love for measurable accomplishments. Whether it’s pushing myself in a DEKA competition, working with our team to achieve new membership milestones at the JCC, or improving our overall score on the Leading Edge Employee Experience Survey, I’ve always aimed high. Four months ago, at the JCC’s …
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JCC of Greater Pittsburgh Announces UPMC as the Local Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 JCC Maccabi Campus Games
PITTSBURGH, PA – The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (JCC) is excited to announce UPMC as the local presenting sponsor of the inaugural 2025 JCC Maccabi® Campus Games in Pittsburgh, taking place from August 3-8, 2025. This prestigious partnership underscores UPMC’s commitment to promoting health, wellness and community engagement throughout the region. The JCC Maccabi Campus Games are a premier athletic event, bringing together nearly …
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Relieving a Tight Back
I am sure that we have all, at some point, experienced the discomfort associated with a tight back. You may have developed some hesitation to perform certain movements or tasks for fear that it will further aggravate it, leaving us with limited mobility and excess pain. Muscles can be tight for several reasons, but today we’re focusing on a common compensation. Muscle tension is the root …
read moreJCC State of Mind – January 3, 2025
This JCC State of Mind was written by Rachael Speck, Chief Program & Innovation Officer The new year brings with it a sense of reflection, and the opportunity for new beginnings and resolutions. It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve achieved, envision what we hope to accomplish and consider the future we want to build. At the JCC, it’s our time to focus on strengthening the …
read moreJCC State of Mind – December 27, 2024
This JCC State of Mind is written by Rabbi Hindy Finman, Senior Director of Jewish Life As I walked through the Old City of Jerusalem just over a week ago, I was struck that nothing and yet everything had changed since I had last been to Israel more than 10 years ago. Despite the same landscape and aromas I remembered from 2013, there was something very …
read moreJCC State of Mind – December 20, 2024
This JCC State of Mind is written by David May-Stein, Division Director, Children, Youth & Family and JCC Day Camps / Director, J&R Day Camp Shalom Chaverim (friends)! I recently had the pleasure of attending the Jewish Camp Summit in Chicago sponsored by the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) and JCamp 180, an initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF), with our day and overnight year-round camping teams. The summit included an additional mini conference specifically …
read moreWhole Health Insights: 8 Healthy Ways for 8 Healthy Days
As the Festival of Lights approaches, the JCC Fitness Team is thrilled to bring you 8 Healthy Ways for 8 Healthy Days! This joyful challenge is designed to help you take a breather during this busy season, recharge your energy, and embrace the spirit of Chanukah in a fun and meaningful way. No stress, no extra pressure—just a few small steps to give yourself the gift …
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