Whether attending just once or every week, both newcomers and seasoned players will enjoy a greater sense of relaxation and revitalization. Participants will take home some simple meaningful self-acupressure selfcare practices and movements, sparking the joy of movement. This brief series is designed around the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory of Five Elements. Our QiGong […]
Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for meditative forest walks in nature. Immersing ourselves deeply in nature has positive effects on mental, emotional, and physical health. If you feel disconnected from nature, yourself, or others, consider joining our community and participating in this forest bathing series. We will take slow, gentle walks […]
Meditation can help us view ourselves and the world with greater clarity and patience. It is a rare practice that is always available to us, wherever we are. From the outside it can look simple, but in practice meditation can feel a bit daunting. In this program we combine skilled facilitation and peer support to […]
Just three pages every morning can be enough to turn your whole day around. This program is for those looking to tap into creativity, self-reflection, and gratitude practices and build a sustainable writing habit. No writing experience required! Together we will take the time to fill three pages of a journal and then discuss our […]
In this 6-week series you’ll learn about the body’s physical stress response system, how our mammal nervous system contributes to emotional well being, and how to use the body’s technology to feel more settled and resilient. This program meets on Mondays from 1:30pm-2:40pm, July 27, August 3, 17, 24, 31, and Sept. 14th This program […]
Join us in the beautiful outdoors at the Frick Environmental Center for our summer Drum Circle! We will build community and experience the healing power of rhythm in our playful and expressive circle. This isn't a performance; instruments will be provided and everyone is invited to join in! Whether you're joining us to enter a meditative […]
Presentation and Q+A August 4th, 6:00 pm—8:00 pm Jewish Community Center, Squirrel Hill The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting trial, held in 2023, found the perpetrator guilty of all 63 federal charges. The appeals for the case are now pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, with briefing nearing completion. As the legal […]
Join us in gentle yoga with a trauma-informed yoga instructor and therapist every other Wednesday from 5pm-6pm in the 10.27 Healing Partnership. No registration necessary. Everyone welcome!
Join us to talk about any books you’ve been reading and meet new friends! 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm Jewish Community Center, Room 316 Free and open to everyone We gather twice a month to share the books we've been reading. What inspired you? What comforted you? What challenged you? What are your favorites ever? […]
August 10 and August 17, 12:30pm-1:30pm Join us to use motion to connect with each other, release stress and tension, and exercise our agency and our bodies! This class is open to everyone and designed for those who want to connect and reclaim power through fun and movement. Community Zumba will be led by Jennifer […]
Our healing Rosh Chodesh Elul program will be held on August 13th from 6pm-7:30pm in Levinson Hall of the JCC. Torah study will be led by Cantor Julie Newman followed by grounding exercises with acupuncture by Peter Braasch and reiki-infused sound bathing with Shawn Fertitta. Register by clicking here!
Town Hall: Tree of Life What can we expect at the corner of Wilkins Ave? August 19th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Levinson Hall, Jewish Community Center 5738 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA 15217 Join your neighbors and fellow community members for an important conversation about the future of the Tree of Life site. Hear directly […]
Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for meditative forest walks in nature. Immersing ourselves deeply in nature has positive effects on mental, emotional, and physical health. If you feel disconnected from nature, yourself, or others, consider joining our community and participating in this forest bathing series. We will take slow, gentle walks […]