Cultural Arts and Jewish Heritage Programs Special Events
The Cultural Arts & Jewish Heritage Programs Department is excited to bring engaging events for families and community members both in person and virtually! Join us to celebrate holidays, cultural celebrations, festivals, and more for all ages.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of reflection, renewal, and hope. It marks the beginning of the High Holy Days — ten days of introspection and possibility, when Jewish tradition teaches us to reflect on the past year and look forward to the one ahead.
As we reflect on the past year and look forward to this next year, we are grateful to have a community that embodies kindness, justice, and compassion and supports us in supporting others.
You can read the full New Year’s message from our CEO Danielle Ellman linked below, and continue reading our newsletter to learn more about upcoming programs for the High Holidays, commemorating October 7th, and more.
Remembrance & Resilience
Sunday, October 5, 2pm
Forest Hills (location will be shared after registration)
Join the Queens community for a special afternoon of Remembrance & Resilience. We come together to honor the memory of those lost and reflect on the strength and unity that has emerged in the aftermath of October 7th. The event will feature a Nova Festival survivor, remarks from the Queens Community Shlicha, the powerful Humans of October 7th photo exhibit, and a chance to participate in a community painting session with Elaine Chaya as part of the Mental Health IsREAL Healing Blanket Project.
Pre-registration is required here or below. Event will be held in Forest Hills – location will be shared after registration.
If you have any questions, please contact Sivan Ben-Aderet at sbenaderet@commonpoint.org.
This event is proudly hosted & sponsored by UJA-Federation of New York, Commonpoint, JCRC-NY, The Reform Temple of Forest, Etz Hayim at Hollis Hills Bayside, and Forest Hills Jewish Center.
New Year Jam with PJ Library
Commonpoint Central Queens
Sunday, September 14 at 10:45am-12pm
Join Tkiya and PJ Library for a pre-New Year and school year kickoff celebration at Commonpoint Queens! There will be snacks, crafts, music, movement, bubbles, puppets, and more! Come and meet your local PJ Parent Connector, Sam, and other Queens families! Please register here.
For more information, contact sbenaderet@commonpoint.org.
Rosh Hashanah Cook-a-long
Culinary Judaics Academy
Virtually on Sunday, September 21st at 4PM
Join Culinary Judaics Academy for their upcoming Community Hub Cook-Along! This Rosh Hashanah, you’ll be making CJA’s Pumpkin Bread Pudding French Toast! Yum! You can register by clicking here.
For more information, contact sbenaderet@commonpoint.org.
