Jewish Community Center
Bret Stephens will be in dialogue with Jeremy Ben-Ami on March 25 at the JCC (Photo by David Rullo)
February 10, 2026, 12:05 pm
New JCCPGH Israel Engagement Series aims for people to ‘come curious, leave wiser’
JCC 'activates community' with new series
By David Rullo
JCC staff celebrate renovations to its fitness center with a ribbon cutting event on Oct. 10. (Photo courtesy of the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh)
October 16, 2025, 1:17 pm
JCC fitness center renovations prioritize wellness and community
“This work represents a deepening of our commitment to functional fitness." — Jason Kunzman
By Emma Riva
A small group of protesters gathered in Oakland before the JCC Maccabi Campus Games opening ceremony. (Photo by David Rullo)
August 5, 2025, 11:57 am
Anemic Maccabi Games protest fails to score
"It was nothing more than a brief and irrelevant footnote in what has already proven to be a joyful and powerful expression of Jewish pride."
By David Rullo
Those attending the Bring Them Home rally hold signs of the 50 hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas. (Photo by David Rullo)
July 14, 2025, 4:23 pm
Pittsburgh Jewish community rallies to ‘Bring Them Home’
“These gatherings give us a space to process our grief and draw strength from one another.”
By David Rullo
The JCC Choir performs at The New Riverview in July. Earl Parker is second from left. (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
January 24, 2025, 11:15 am
A costumed chorist: The unofficial organizer of the JCC choir
Earl Parker, 94, still has a song in his heart
By Abigail Hakas
Maggie Feinstein, director of the 10.27 Healing Partnership addresses the more than 400 who attended the Oct. 27 Commemoration Ceremony. (Photo by Joshua Franzos)
October 28, 2024, 4:17 pm
Pittsburghers gather to commemorate Oct. 27
“Here in Pittsburgh, we all hold the legacy from 10/27/18, that we are stronger together."
By David Rullo
Outside the Kraków JCC, participants read names of individuals killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and of Israeli soldiers who’ve subsequently fallen in battle. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 14, 2024, 4:48 pm
On Oct. 7, a remembrance in Kraków
'By virtue of having gone through what we've gone through, we have something to teach, and we are examples of Jewish resilience'
By Adam Reinherz
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 5, 2024, 12:39 pm
A commitment to accountability
We have the potential to be a transformative force in our community — but potential is not enough.
By Jason Kunzman
More than 300 community members gathered at the JCC in Squirrel Hill to mourn the murder of six hostages in Gaza last week. Ben Wecht argues that its important for the Jewish communitiy not to splinter during divisive times. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
September 4, 2024, 10:03 am
Hundreds turn out for Pittsburgh vigil after 6 hostages murdered in Gaza
Vigil at JCC brings together diverse group of community members in solidarity
By Toby Tabachnick
Davis Morgenstern playing Chopin (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
August 26, 2024, 11:40 am
Local musicians dedicate concert to Israeli hostages abducted on Oct. 7
A chorus for Alon Ohel
By Abigail Hakas
Shufuni will perform at Beth El Congregation of the South Hills on Aug. 1. Photo provided by Shufuni.
July 23, 2024, 12:35 pm
Shufuni brings music and conversation inspired by Oct. 7 to South Hills
Israeli musical project comes to Pittsburgh Aug. 1
By David Rullo
The 2000 block of Murray, showing Pinsker’s, M. Fogel Meats, Murray News Stand, Stern’s Café, and Kablin’s Market— Nov. 3, 1965. (Allegheny Conference on Community Development Photographs, Detre Library & Archives)
June 6, 2024, 1:02 pm
Squirrel Hill gets parking garages
In the third of a three-part series, the city tries to accommodate a huge influx of traffic without upsetting the delicate balance between residents and businesses.
By Eric Lidji
Maggie Feinstein (left), State Rep. Dan Frankel, steering committee members Andrea Wedner and Carol Black and JCC President and CEO Jason Kunzman. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 8, 2024, 1:53 pm
10.27 Healing Partnership secures state funding
“This space is no stranger to evolving with community need,” JCC President and CEO Jason Kunzman said.
By David Rullo
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
September 15, 2023, 11:05 am
Jason Kunzman takes the helm of the JCC
"It's our obligation to the staff, and the community to make sure that we've got the right people in the right places."
By David Rullo
Brian Schreiber receives a standing ovation during the 128th annual meeting. During the meeting, Jason Kunzman succeeded Schreiber as the JCC's new CEO. Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
September 7, 2023, 9:28 am
Planning for leadership succession is imperative for Jewish nonprofits
Succession planning is the defined approach to an inevitable transition of leadership.
By Brian Schreiber
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