JCC Pittsburgh

Bridges connect more than roads. They connect communities.

Visit Commercial Street Bridge: Pittsburgh’s Next Engineering Marvel at the American Jewish Museum and explore the story behind one of Pittsburgh’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.

📍 On view at the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh through August 8.

Developed through a partnership between the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, PennDOT, S&B USA - Fay, HDR Engineering, and Michael Baker International, the exhibition explores how infrastructure shapes communities, expands access, and strengthens connections across generations.

Thank you to all the partners whose vision and expertise helped bring this exhibition to life!

American Jewish Museum exhibit builds bridges across communities The show explores the replacement of the Commercial Street Bridge as a symbol of "connection, relationships and community."

With this conversation, we close out our spring season of Come Curious, Leave Wiser.

Thank you to our moderator, Yisrael Klitsner, and to our featured speakers, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, for sharing their perspectives and engaging our community in thoughtful dialogue on one of the world's most complex issues.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us this season with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to learn.

The conversation doesn't end here. Come Curious, Leave Wiser returns this fall, and we'll continue creating space for meaningful discourse, diverse viewpoints, and deeper understanding.

Want to hear more? Stay tuned for a special podcast episode featuring Nitzan, Ahmed, and Yisrael, where the conversation continues beyond the stage.

ATTENTION!

We’re very excited to be once again hosting the JCC Classic Swim meet at the Family Park in Monroeville June 12-14. With nearly 240 swimmers, this will be the biggest meet in history!

Due to the meet, Family Park pool and locker rooms will open at 1:30 pm on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14.

We thank you for your cooperation. Questions? Contact Membership at [email protected].

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📢 Speaker Update for Come Curious, Leave Wiser on June 16!

We’re pleased to welcome Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a senior fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative and a respected writer and analyst on Gaza’s political and humanitarian affairs.

Having grown up in Gaza City and now based in the United States, Ahmed brings a unique personal and professional perspective to one of the world’s most complex and urgent issues. His work focuses on promoting coexistence, peace, and a deeper understanding of the realities facing both Israelis and Palestinians.

Join us for an insightful conversation that will challenge perspectives, deepen understanding, and inspire thoughtful dialogue.

📅 June 16
🎟️ Reserve your spot today: https://donate.jccpgh.org/event/come-curious-leave-wiser-june-16/e781637

🚧✨ Ever wonder what it takes to replace a bridge while keeping traffic moving?

Come explore Commercial Street Bridge: Pittsburgh’s Next Engineering Marvel at the American Jewish Museum at the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh. Discover the innovation, engineering, and skilled labor behind one of the region’s most important infrastructure projects.

The bridge replacement is part of a PennDOT-led reconstruction project in partnership with Fay, S&B USA Construction, HDR Engineering, and Michael Baker International. Through photographs, artifacts, and documentation, the exhibition highlights the people and teamwork, making this remarkable project possible.

Come check it out and see Pittsburgh engineering in action now through August 31!