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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.
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The High Holy Days are coming!
Click to see the full schedule, request tickets, and more.
Donate to our High Holy Days Appeal
The 2025/5786 Book of Memory is available here.
A paper copy will be sent upon request.
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Help grow our Cherry Blossom Fund
Make a pledge to join the Guardians Circle
Sisterhood Membership Brotherhood Membership
Coming up at CGOH
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* Erev Rosh Hashanah: Monday, September 22, 8:00 PM
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Rosh Hashanah Children's Programs (K-6): Tuesday, September 23, 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
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* Rosh Hashanah Morning Services: Tuesday, September 23, 10:00 AM
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Rosh Hashanah Family Experience: Tuesday, September 23, 3:00 PM, followed by walk to Central Park for Tashlich
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Second Day of Rosh Hashanah Program: Wednesday, September 24, 10:00 AM,
River Road Park, Niskayuna - contact Kevin to register with names and ages of children; a light lunch will be provided. -
Memorial Plaque Dedication during Shabbat services, Friday, September 26, 7:00 PM
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Cemetery Memorial Service: Sunday, September 28, 12:30 PM
- Brotherhood Breakfast: Sunday, September 28, 9:30 AM,, Carl Mummenthey, Niskayuna School Superintendent speaking
- GOHTY Uno Tournament: Sunday, September 28, 12:15 to 1:15 PM, Room 15
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* Kol Nidre Service: Wednesday, October 1, 8:00 PM
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Yom Kippur Childrens Programs (K-6): Thursday, October 2, 9:45 A
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* Yom Kippur Morning Service: Thursday, October 2, 10:00 AM
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Yom Kippur Study Session: Thursday, October 2, 1:00 PM
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Yom Kippur Family Experience: Thursday, October 2, 2:00 PM
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* Yom Kippur Afternoon Service: Thursday, October 2, 3:00 PM
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Yizkor/Memorial Service: Thursday, October 2, 4:30 PM
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Ne'ilah/Concluding Service: Thursday, October 2, 5:30 PM
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Break-the-Fast: Sponsored by CGOH Brotherhood in the Sisterhood-David Hatkoff Room following Ne'ilah
- Jammies & Jeans: Friday, October 3, 5:45 PM Sign up here
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Sukkah Building: Sunday, October 5, 9:30 AM, CGOH parking lot
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Family Sukkah Decorating, Sukkot Dinner & Sukkot Services: Monday, October 6, Decorating and Dinner at 5:30 PM & 6:30 Service follows
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Sukkot Service: Tuesday, October 7, 9:00 AM, Sisterhood-David Hatkoff Room
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Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah: Saturday, October 11, 6:30 PM, $40/person, please sign-up
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Simchat Torah Service & Consecration: Monday, October 13 at 6:00 PM, Sanctuary
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Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Service: Tuesday, October 14 at 9:00 AM, Sisterhood-David Hatkoff Room
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Sisterhood Walk to the Rose Garden and Luncheon: Sunday, October 19
11:30 AM walk, followed by luncheon at 12:30 PM Sign Up Here
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!
Join us for weekly programming:
Community and Coffee Wednesdays at 1:00 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Talmud Study Thursdays at 12:00 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Torah Study Saturdays at 9:00 AM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Thu, September 18 2025
25 Elul 5785
Chai School - Middle & High School Program
Ignite: Conversation & Connection
Spark your identity. Shape your future.
A monthly space to explore Jewish values, leadership, and life.
Ever wonder if someone’s really listening to you? What actually makes a best friend? How do you stay chill when everything feels chaotic? And what does being Jewish in America even mean right now?
At Ignite, we talk about real stuff that matters—friendship, identity, stress, belonging—through games, debates, and conversations that aren’t boring. It’s a space to speak your mind, hear new perspectives, and figure things out together.
Come for the fun. Stay for the deep stuff.
ON THESE SUNDAYS 10:30 AM -12:30 PM
October 26, November 23, December 21, January 25, March 22, April 26
10:30-11:20 Period 1
11:20-11:40- Bagels/Community Time
11:40-12:30- Period 2
Tuition: $36 per year
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We love learning about organizations or causes to collaborate with for our ongoing Mitzvah of the Month social action projects.
