Afleveringen
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GLP-1 medications are transforming the conversation around weight loss and wellness—but they're only part of the story. In this episode of JCC Voices, JCC Wellness & Nutrition Coach Carolyn Kontos is joined by Dr. Jonathan Bonnet and Dr. Mike Parkinson to discuss who GLP-1s are for, what patients should know, and why nutrition, movement, strength, and healthy habits remain the foundation of long-term wellness.
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In this episode of JCC Voices, host Yisrael Klitsner sits down with Ahmed Fouad Al Khatib and Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel for a candid conversation on some of the most complex issues facing Israelis and Palestinians today. Together, they explore:
The legacy of the Oslo Accords and Gaza disengagementHamas's rise to power and missed opportunities for Palestinian governanceIsraeli security concerns and lessons from October 7Palestinian agency, accountability, and self-determinationThe role of leadership, institutions, and state-buildingTrauma, PTSD, and the human cost of conflictPolarization and the challenge of holding multiple truthsIsraeli and Palestinian diaspora perspectivesBuilding bridges across communities and narrativesPaths toward coexistence, dialogue, and mutual understandingA thoughtful discussion on history, responsibility, identity, and the difficult conversations necessary for a better future.
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Join bestselling cookbook author Adeena Sussman and award-winning chef Mike Solomonov for a conversation about Israeli cuisine, storytelling, and connection. They discuss their recent tour, Mike’s experience showing Adeena his hometown, and how food creates meaningful bridges between people and communities. The episode also explores their connection to the JCC and the role it plays in fostering culture, identity, and belonging.
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In this episode of JCC Voices, Fara Marcus, Chief Marketing and Development Officer at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, joins series moderator Yisrael Klitsner for a conversation about the JCC’s approach to Israel engagement and meaningful community dialogue.
Klitsner, a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute and former advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, shares insights from his work in Israel and the Jewish community while discussing the vision behind Come Curious, Leave Wiser, an initiative created by Klitsner, Marcus, and JCC CEO Jason Kunzman.
Together, they explore how curiosity, conversation, and connection can help build deeper understanding and stronger community around Israel and Jewish identity.
To learn more about the Come Curious, Leave Wiser series, join the next session, Israel’s Geopolitical Outlook, on Monday, June 16. The JCC’s Israel Engagement Series invites participants to go beyond the headlines through dialogue, multiple perspectives, and meaningful community discussion.
Learn more and register here!
