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JCC State of Mind: August 7, 2026 – Meaningful Jewish Experiences

This past week offered two reminders of our JCC’s ability to create meaningful Jewish experiences that connect people across generations and...

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When Cyclospora Makes a Mockery of My “Eat Your Greens” Advice

For more than 20 years, whenever nutrition conversations get complicated, I always come back to one simple piece of advice:...

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JCC State of Mind: Campers Promote Unity in Community

Ask a camper about their summer, and they’ll likely tell you about swimming, songs, sports, campfires, field trips, and silly...

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JCC State of Mind: July 24 – Observing Tisha B’Av

During my time working at the JCC, I have witnessed firsthand something extraordinary about the human spirit and how it...

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JCC State of Mind: July 17, 2026 – Future Careers Day at SHDC

This week at South Hills Day Camp, our campers and staff embraced one of our favorite summer traditions – Wacky...

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The Best Wellness Advice I’ve Heard In Years

The wellness world has become a nonstop machine for advice. We’re told to do more, eat better, exercise harder, track...

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JCC State of Mind: July 2, 2026 – America’s Potluck

Written by Maggie Feinstein Sometimes, what is novel is doing the most basic thing – with intentionality.   This occurred to me...

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JCC State of Mind: June 26, 2026 – Camp Season is Here!

Written by Aaron Cantor, Emma Litwak, David May-Stein, Brandi Tedesco, and Kathy Wayne There is a particular kind of energy...

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JCC State of Mind: June 19, 2026 – Something to Look Forward To!

Just the other day in our Men’s Health Center, a member encountered a small disappointment. An amenity he was looking...

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Who Is the Master? A Personal Tripping Point™ in A Digital World

As a coach, I spend a lot of time with people who are trying hard.  I mean “trying hard” in...

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JCC State of Mind: June 12, 2026 – Story & Flavor

At the JCC, we believe that Israel engagement is not a single conversation. It is a living, breathing commitment that...

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Staff Spotlight: Dean Aseef

Two summers ago, Dean Aseef came to the United States as Shaliach for URJ CampHarlam. His personal goal: To continue...

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JCCPGH Supporter Spotlight

On giving and being a part of the JCC community Lisa and Jonathan Marcus My husband Jon and I live...

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JCC State of Mind: June 6, 2026 – Visitors from Israel

One of the most important lessons in nonprofit work is that lasting impact is rarely achieved alone.  Partnerships matter because...

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Attention South Hills Swimmers:

The South Hills Pool will be closed Monday, August 17 through Saturday, August 29 for annual maintenance and improvements.

We anticipate reopening on Sunday, August 30.

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