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Founded over 170 years ago in 1854, Congregation Gates of Heaven is a reform synagogue in Schenectady, New York, a member synagogue of the Union for Reform Judaism, and the oldest Jewish congregation in Schenectady. We are the spiritual home of over 300 member families, including over 100 students in Gates Quest, our re-imagined supplemental school.

We’re a caring family united in social action, prayer, education, and social activities. We encourage you to engage with Judaism on your own level, on your own terms. Gates of Heaven welcomes members of all backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Our members consist of Jews each with unique experiences within Judaism, young and older adults, married and unmarried, Jews by birth and Jews by choice, and members of the LBGTQ+  community.
 
Our Gates are open to all.
 

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Contribute to our High Holy Days Appeal

 The office is closed October 13th & 14th, Monday & Tuesday for Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day-13 and Simchat Torah-14. 

Coming up at CGOH

  • Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah: Saturday, October 11, 6:30 PM,  $40/person, please sign-up 
  • Simchat Torah Service & Consecration: Monday, October 13 at 6:00 PM, Sanctuary
  • Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Service: Tuesday, October 14 at 9:00 AM, Sisterhood-David Hatkoff Room
  • Sisterhood Walk to the Rose Garden and Luncheon: Sunday, October 19
    11:30 AM walk, followed by luncheon at 12:30 PM
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    You do not have to participate in the walk to attend the luncheon, catered by Gershon's with homemade desserts. Complimentary for 2025-2026 Sisterhood members, $15 per guest. Join us for kibbitzing, fun, laughs, and a mighty good time! What more do we want? DOOR PRIZES! See you soon!

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM Sisterhood Evening Book Group at the home of Ellen Strauss, Discussion Leader: Mindy Holland, There are Rivers in the Sky

Join us for weekly programming:

Zenobics Tai Chi               Mondays at 6:30 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Shikum HaNefesh              Wednesdays at 8:00 AM Zoom only
Community and Coffee    Wednesdays at 1:00 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room Not 10/15
Talmud Study                    Thursdays at 12:00 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room Not 10/16
Shabbat Services              Fridays at 7:00 PM Livestream / Sanctuary
Torah Study                       Saturdays at 9:00 AM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Thu, October 9 2025 17 Tishrei 5786