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JCC State of Mind: April 25, 2025 – Volunteering Through the Work Lens

This week’s State of Mind is written by Liza Baron, Chief People & Culture Officer Volunteering – Through the work...

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Matcha Has Gone Mainstream—Is It Worth the Hype?

As promised last week, I’m following up on the idea that the scrappiest plants are the healthiest—with a closer look...

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JCC State of Mind: April 18, 2025 – Middle of Passover Hol Hamoed

The middle of the Passover holiday, referred to as Hol Hamoed, is often a slower time at the JCC. It...

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Whole Health Insights: What Doesn’t Kill You…Might Actually Make You Healthier

What Doesn’t Kill You…Might Actually Make You Healthier (Especially if You Eat It) We’ve all heard the line: “What doesn’t...

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JCC State of Mind: April 11, 2025 – Passover/Thank You, Brian!

Last night at the Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement Passover celebration, Rabbi Hindy Finman reminded us that storytelling is at...

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Whole Health Insights: Ready for a Mindset Reset?

Many of you may know me as the resident Wellness Coach at the JCC, serving up recommendations on diet and...

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JCC State of Mind: April 4, 2025 – Shalom from Israel

My most recent trip to Israel reinforced that the country is much more than just a place to visit. It...

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The Power of Giving: Fostering Inclusion and Opportunity

Thoughts of a Gesher Donor As Jews, we believe that acts of generosity go beyond the mere transfer of goods...

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Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Western Pennsylvania 2025

The 42nd Award Celebration For information about the 2025 Event or Membership to the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, please...

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Whole Health Insights: Stress Eating Through the Holidays? Time to Break the Cycle.

The holiday season is a magical time filled with joy, connection, and… stress eating! Between gift shopping, social events and...

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JCC State of Mind – December 6, 2024

Heroes in Jewish tradition play a significant role, embodying values, inspiring faith, and serving as moral exemplars. Unlike many cultures...

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Whole Health Insights: What's Your Body Composition? The importance of looking beyond the scale

Most of us know our weight. But how many of us know our body’s balance of lean muscle, fat, and...

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JCC State of Mind – December 13, 2024

At the heart of our Jewish identity lies the belief in Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh—all Jews are responsible for...

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JCC State of Mind – November 29, 2024

This week’s message is written by Liza Baron, Director, Early Childhood Development As with most holidays, there are traditions associated...

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Whole Health Insights: Make Someone Happy This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving holiday, I’m sure everyone is waiting for the wellness coach to lecture about healthy eating. Don’t worry, I...

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