Search
Close this search box.
Search
Close this search box.

Blog

Categories

Cycle for Good

Spin your wheels for a great cause! This Sunday, December 13, we’re participating in the JCCs of North America Cycle...

read more
  • Fitness & Wellness

At the JCC, the First “C” is for Community

There’s a lot of disturbing talk these days, talk that is designed to play on people’s frustrations and fears. It’s...

read more
  • Camps

STAND UP! Be the SHAMASH

Each and every year, as we light the candles for Hanukah, we are very particular to ensure that the shamash...

read more
  • Camps

We need more light!

Ain’t it the truth. We can’t seem to tune on the news, pick up our phone or read the paper...

read more
  • Jewish Life, Teens

The JCC Last Minute Gift Guide

Hanukah starts Sunday evening and Christmas is just around the corner, so we took some time to explore some awesome...

read more
  • Camps

“Self Portrait” — a Portrait of Hope

As we retreat into the warmth of family and holiday tradition, we’d like to share a poem that envisions the...

read more
  • Fitness & Wellness

412 Food Rescue Boards the J Line

A special program at the JCC with J Line on Sunday defined for me the positive direction in which we’re...

read more
  • Arts & Events, Community Spotlight

#GivingTuesday – A Chance to Think Beyond the Turkey

#GivingTuesday – A Chance to Think Beyond the Turkey You’ve made it through Thanksgiving dinner. You’ve fought your way through...

read more
  • Adults & Seniors, Camps

Thankyou for Our Families and our Nation

An adult study partner of mine recently turned me onto a new author, Anne Lamott. She suggested that I read...

read more
  • Teens

How quickly will our pulse return to normal after Paris, Beirut, Sinai…?

Yet again, we are under attack. The attack is two-fold. It is life-threatening. People across our globe are being killed...

read more
  • Fitness & Wellness, Jewish Life, Teens

Pittsburgh Pizza — Who Knew?

My jaw dropped when I looked at the food column in the New York Times last Sunday. One of my...

read more
  • Adults & Seniors, Community Spotlight, Happenings, Jewish Life

The Dodgers are Still in Brooklyn

My Hat of Choice: Brooklyn Dodgers My Dad, Jerry, still thinks that the Dodgers play in Brooklyn! He won’t give...

read more
  • Fitness & Wellness, Teens

Girls Just Want to…Run!

As I was reviewing the curriculum for our Girls on the Run team, I realized that we are now more...

read more
  • Adults & Seniors, Arts & Events, Teens

What will they say when?

What if they are writing my eulogy today? Not to be morbid, but it is time for me to start...

read more
  • Jewish Life

Carnegie Museums Turn 120

Last week I saw a tweet that the Carnegie Museums are celebrating their 120th year anniversary: I made a new...

read more
  • Teens

The JCC is open and accessible to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or different ability by welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, embracing their uniqueness and diversity under our communal tent.

Jewish Federation Greater Pittsburgh homepage.
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania home page.
Jewish Healthcare Federation Home page.
Squirrel Hill
5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
South Hills
Home of DEKA at the JCC
345 Kane Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
© 2026 JCC PGH
Scroll to Top
ATTENTION
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.
Skip to content