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10,000 Steps a Day—What’s Really Behind That Number?

You’ve probably heard the advice: “Get 10,000 steps a day.” And if you’ve ever found yourself pacing your kitchen at...

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JCC State of Mind: June 20, 2025 – A Message from Dean

As your visiting shaliach (Israeli emissary), I have spent the past several months learning, sharing, connecting, and growing with you. But I...

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Exercise is a stress!

I’d like to discuss a harsh reality: Exercise is a stress! I’ll explain why this stress is good for us,...

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JCC State of Mind: June 13, 2025 – Camp is here!

Here we are again. It never gets old, no matter how many times we do it. This Sunday, the JCC...

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JCC State of Mind: June 6, 2025 – Ribbon Cutting

We have recently gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of two new spaces within the JCC—a welcome center at the...

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Summer Plant Challenge

This is my favorite time of year—there’s a buzz in the air as parents and kids alike joyfully anticipate the...

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JCC State of Mind: May 30, 2025 – Night at the Oscars

This week, something extraordinary happened in our Early Childhood Development Center. We walked the red carpet—not in Hollywood, but right...

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Energy Matters: The 3-to-1 Rule

I’ve studied leadership and organizational performance and spent years trying to put that knowledge into practice as a leader in...

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You might hate to do these exercises, but you’ll love the results!

Exercising isn’t always easy, but that’s the point of it. Regular physical activity is one of the most important things...

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JCC State of Mind: 05/23/2025 – JCC (verb)

At a recent meeting of our JCC leadership team, as we were reflecting on our shared journey of service, resilience,...

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Cheesecake – The Taste of Shavuot

Holidays, especially Jewish Holidays, are not the best time to enforce a weight loss diet. Take Shavuot, which this year...

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  • Adults & Seniors, Arts & Events, Jewish Celebrations, Jewish Life
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JCC State of Mind: May 16, 2025 – Vision and Trust

As our JCC continues to grow and adapt to meet the evolving needs of Jewish Pittsburgh, we’re often asked: What makes...

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There Are No Potatoes in Pringles!

Did you know there are no actual potatoes in Pringles? That’s right—just a mash-up of potato flakes, starch and additives...

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JCC State of Mind: May 9, 2025 – Going Above and Beyond

This past week, our most recent former Board Chair, Billy Goodman, received the Western PA Trial Lawyers Association’s 2025 Daniel M....

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JCC Fitness: Redefined

Exciting Renovations Coming to the JCC Squirrel Hill! Here’s What to Expect Dear JCC Family,Your JCC is undergoing invigorating upgrades...

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