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 […]
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 […]
Immerse yourself in the soothing tones of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls expertly played by Shawn Fertitta. Throughout the session, you will delve into the fundamentals of mindfulness and discover the serene art of Reiki, a Japanese relaxation technique. This experience is tailored to calm your mind, body, and soul, promoting optimal healing. Whether you’re […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]