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Big Table Pittsburgh – Connect. Converse. Community.

Posted by Admin on April 10, 2019

Pittsburgh is a region that can and does thrive when we choose to care for each other. When we give our time to converse and connect, we draw each other closer and create the power to lead our community to an even better future. Given the pace of our world, we tend to gather, mostly, for reasons that are more personal or organizational. The Big Table Pittsburgh is an opportunity …

Stand With Our Muslim Neighbors

Posted by Admin on March 21, 2019

Just as Esther stood up against the violence of her day, so too can we STAND UP with our Muslim Neighbors against violence. Many of you have reached out to ask how we can provide support to the local Muslim community after the horrendous shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday. Here are several are opportunities: STAND WITH THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY: Friday, March 22, 11:30 AM-2 PM: Attend …

A Community Conversation on Teen Mental Health

Posted by Admin on February 21, 2019

Understanding how the world of electronics and social media impacts our children isn’t easy and is a still evolving and emerging topic. Please join us on Sunday, April 28, from 4 to 6 pm at the JCC in Squirrel Hill, for “A Community Conversation on Teen Mental Health” with Dr. Jean Twenge, who will present more of her research findings. Twenge is a professor of psychology at …

I Lived, We Live: What Did We Miss?

Posted by Admin on February 8, 2019

Something that is loved is never lost. –Toni Morrison (Beloved) I Lived, We Live: What Did We Miss? is a creative installation project organized by Hazelwood’s Center of Life, the Greater Hazelwood Community and Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Design. It’s a story about love, family and resilience. It’s a story about loss and trauma. It is about ways in which collective loss is remembered, expressed and claimed …

Snow J Day

Posted by Admin on January 30, 2019

Snow J Days When schools are closed because of the weather, we are open! Squirrel Hill: Gym time, swim time and more, available at a moment’s notice. Please call 412-521-8010 or 412-697-3520 for details starting at 7 am. South Hills: No school, no problem! When school is canceled for inclement weather, we will conduct a J Day program. Please call the JCC, 412-278-1975, at 7 am to verify start …

Emergency Food Drive

Posted by Admin on January 16, 2019

We're collecting donations for JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry in preparation for increased demand due to the government shutdown, which has furloughed workers without pay and is expected to impact food stamp (SNAP) benefits as early as next month. Donations requests include: 1. Cash donations - so we can buy food in bulk 2. Nonperishable food items 3. Grocery gift cards Information to make any donation is listed here: jfcspgh.org/fooddrive Checks can …

Movies We Have To Talk About: Dear White People

Posted by Admin on January 10, 2019

Join with your Pittsburgh neighbors at the JCC for a Movie, Conversation & Snacks Dear White People Described by Vanity Fair as a sharp and very funny Netflix comedy that should be on everyone’s watch list, Dear White People follows several Black students at an Ivy League college as they navigate campus life and racial politics. Thursday, April 11 • 6:30 PM Center of Life, 161 Hazelwood Avenue • …

JCC Big Night: Havana Nights

Posted by Admin on January 8, 2019

Co- Chairs: Geri & Steven Recht and Rachel Firestone & Jason Binder Presenting Sponsor: PNC Bank Proceeds benefit the JCC Scholarship Fund Savor the Sultry Romance of Havana Get with the beat of the JCC's 14th annual Big Night - Havana Nights - our sizzling hot celebration supporting the JCC's annual scholarship fund! Big Night is the JCC’s biggest fundraising event, supporting scholarships that enable individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, …

Community Conversation: Anti-Semitism in America

Posted by Admin on December 5, 2018

In response to the horrific events at Tree of Life on October 27, 2018, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is convening a community conversation on anti-Semitism in America and the implications for the future of American Jews and the Pittsburgh community. Moderator: David Shribman, Editor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Featured Panelists: Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, Rabbi at Tree of Life *Or L’Simcha Congregation Joshua Sayles, Director of Community Relations, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Dr. Kathleen …

Resilience: Learn to Harness Your Inner Strength

Posted by Admin on December 4, 2018

These are important topics that you often hear about, and they may be affecting your life. To help you learn more about these issues and how you can deal with them, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh is collaborating with WorkPartners, a branch of the UPMC Insurance Services Division focused on health and productivity solutions for high-performing companies and local communities, to host several …

Squirrel Hill

5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
P 412-521-8010

South Hills

345 Kane Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
P 412-278-1975

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.