Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh

🌟 This week’s JCC State of Mind from Rabbi Hindy Finman reflects on her recent trip to Israel and the quiet resilience she witnessed. Through stories of modern-day Maccabees, from displaced families to everyday heroes, she highlights the power of showing up for each other in times of hardship. May we all find strength in hope and joy amidst the silence. ✨

🍕 Pizza with Purpose: Celebrating Our Employee Giving Campaign! 🍕 As part of our Your Light, Your Impact Employee Giving Campaign, we treated our amazing staff at both the Squirrel Hill and South Hills locations to a well-deserved pizza party! 🎉 This celebration was a way to say thank you to our team for their incredible participation and generosity. Whether it’s supporting the JCC or our partner agencies, our staff continually shows up and shines their light to make an impact. A big thank you to everyone who is making this campaign a success. Your support makes a difference every day! #YourLightYourImpact #JCCPGH

🌟 In this week’s JCC State of Mind, David May-Stein reflects on resilience, adaptability, and leadership, inspired by both Parshat Vayeshev and the Jewish Camp Summit in Chicago. Just as Joseph persevered through adversity, Jewish camp professionals are finding ways to create joy, inclusion, and connection in challenging times. From supporting shlichim to fostering Jewish pride, the lessons from Chicago are energizing our team as they prepare for another unforgettable summer. Only 177 days until the magic begins! 🏕️✨

🌍 This week in JCC State of Mind, Jason highlights the power of connection through the Partnership2Gether (P2G) program, uniting Pittsburgh with communities in Israel and Poland. From Rabbi Hindy Finman’s mission to deliver joy to children in Israeli bomb shelters to building lifelong bonds across borders, we’re reminded of the strength in Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh—our shared responsibility for one another. Together, we ensure Jewish continuity and inspire future generations to uphold our vibrant heritage. ✡️💙

Thank you University of Pittsburgh for highlighting our work at AgeWell at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh in your 2024 Community Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/eCaU3D_q

🌟 Your Light, Your Impact: Fostering a Culture of Philanthropy at the JCC 🌟 At the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, we believe everyone has a light to share—and through our Your Light, Your Impact Employee Giving Campaign, we’re inspiring our team to shine brighter together. This initiative encourages staff to give back to the JCC and our partner agencies, supporting the work that makes a difference in our community every day. To kick things off, we hosted info sessions with a fun and meaningful twist—a scavenger hunt! 🕵️♀️ Teams explored the JCC, visiting key departments to discover how philanthropy directly impacts our programs and services. Each stop revealed the incredible ways our collective support makes a difference, from empowering wellness initiatives to creating opportunities for growth and connection. Here are some snapshots from the scavenger hunt—celebrating teamwork, discovery, and the spirit of giving! 📸 We’re proud to see the light in each of our staff members as they contribute to this amazing effort. How does your organization foster a culture of giving? Share your ideas in the comments!

🌟 In this week’s JCC State of Mind, Jason Kunzman, President & CEO, celebrates the everyday heroes who light up our community—just like the Maccabees from the Hanukkah story. From door-decorating contests to honoring community leaders like Joni Schwager, we’re reminded that heroism shines in acts of kindness, resilience, and compassion. 🕎💙

Today is Giving Tuesday, and there's still time to make an impact at the JCC! Your generosity helps support programs that serve our entire community, from early childhood education to senior wellness and beyond. Let’s continue redefining what’s possible—together. Make your gift today and help us create a stronger, more connected community for everyone! Give your gift today at: bit.ly/donatejccpgh #GivingTuesday #JCCPGH #RedefiningWhatsPossible

🗓️ Mark your calendars for March 31 - April 2, 2025 After our successful conferences earlier this year, we’re thrilled to announce that registration for the 2025 JCC User Conference—our third edition—is officially open! 🎉 Register here🔗 https://lnkd.in/g-GhiujW 👉 If you want to join the minds to shape our future... Then this your chance to meet face-to-face with the people behind the Traction Rec experience. We're here to help solve big challenges — together. 👉 If you want to do more and do it better... Discover practical strategies and innovative ways to maximize Salesforce and Traction Rec through hands-on learning and tangible resources. 👉 If you're seeking inspiration... Join us in celebrating the growth and success of our customer community. Get inspired by the achievements of your peers and come together to high five each other's accomplishments. Hosted by Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, we’ve got content tailored for every member of our JCC customer community, and this year, you can look forward to even more collaboration time with your peers. #TractionRecUserConference #JCCUserConference

🍁 In this week’s JCC State of Mind, Liza Baron, Director of Early Childhood Development, reflects on Thanksgiving traditions and the power of lifelong learning. From teaching children empathy and inclusion to embracing new perspectives, she highlights the values that shape a brighter future for us all. 💛 #JCCPGH #RedefiningWhatsPossible