Cultural Arts & Jewish Heritage Speakers & Authors

Adults (Age 18-60), Older Adults (Ages 60+)
Central Queens (Forest Hills), Sam Field Center, Virtual Space
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Overview

Commonpoint partners with the Jewish Book Council to offer engaging virtual and in person speaker events for all ages and topics!

2026 Speakers:

A Story to Remember – Remembering October 7th
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:30pm
Forest Hills

In partnership with the Reform Temple of Forest Hills and Forest Hills Jewish Center, join us for a speaker event with author Ira Kohler as we come together to honor and remember October 7th, reflect on its impact, and create space for conversation and remembrance. Ira Kohler is the author of “Once a Paratrooper: The Story of a Lone Soldier in the Gaza War.”

Registration is required here.

For more information, please contact Sivan Ben-Aderet at sbenaderet@commonpoint.org.


For more information, contact SBenAderet@Commonpoint.org.

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Schedule

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  • Youth Activities 2026-2027

DO NOT USE Open House – CQ – Gym Adventurer (18-36 Months) – Wed 9:30AM

Child (Age 0-5)
Wednesday, October 14 09:30am
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Our dance school provides students with quality training and education. Students can explore all aspects of dance: creativity, musicality, rhythm, grace, coordination, and more!

Wed

14

  • Youth Activities 2026-2027

Open House – CQ – Gym Adventurer (18-36 Months) – Wed 9:30AM-10:15AM -Fall 26

Child (Age 0-5)
Wednesday, October 14 09:30am
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Our dynamic instructors will guide your child to reach their full potential through engaging and age-appropriate sports curriculum.

Wed

14

  • Youth Activities 2026-2027

DO NOT USE Open House – CQ – Gym Adventurer (18-36 Months) – Wed 10:15AM

Child (Age 0-5)
Wednesday, October 14 10:15am
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Our dance school provides students with quality training and education. Students can explore all aspects of dance: creativity, musicality, rhythm, grace, coordination, and more!

Wed

14

  • Youth Activities 2026-2027

Open House – CQ – Gym Adventurer (18-36 Months) – Wed 10:15AM-11:00AM – Fall 26

Child (Age 0-5)
Wednesday, October 14 10:15am
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Our dynamic instructors will guide your child to reach their full potential through engaging and age-appropriate sports curriculum.

Wed

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  • Aquatics 2026-2027

CQ – Wednesday – Adults & Teens – Intermediate – 11:15 AM-12:00 PM

Teens (Age 13-17), Youth (Age 6-12)
Wednesday, October 14
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
from Every Wednesday from September 16 to December 16 View All
$630 Member
$700 Non-Member
Central Queens (Forest Hills)

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