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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

Cycle for Good

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

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • Fitness & Wellness, Jewish Life, Teens

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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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