Congregation Gates of Heaven is located at:

852 Ashmore Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12309 -  (518)374-8173

To Get to the temple:

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Directions from the Northway: Take Exit 6 from the Northway; Take Route 7 West. Go approximately 7 miles and turn right onto Balltown Road - Route 146. Immediately get into the left lane and take your first left onto Eastern Parkway. The entrance to the temple’s parking lot is on the left just after the Van Buren Apartments office.

Directions from the New York State Thruway: Take the New York State Thruway to Exit 25 (Schenectady- Route 890). Take 890 to Exit 7 - Route 7 East. As soon as you get off the ramp you will be on Route 7 East (Troy-Schenectady Road). Go 2 miles on Route 7, and turn left onto Balltown Road (Route 146). Go 1 block and turn left onto Eastern Parkway. The entrance to the temple’s parking lot is on the left just after the Van Buren Apartments office.

To get to the cemetery – the cemetery is open on Sundays from 9 am – 5 pm April through mid-November. You can also get a key at the temple office – (518) 374-8173.

Directions from the New York State Thruway: Take the New York State Thruway to Exit 25 (Schenectady- Route 890). Go 1.6 miles and take Rt 7 East, Exit 7.  As soon as you get off the ramp, get into the left lane. Turn left at the traffic light at Watt Street. The cemetery is on the right, about ½ mile down Watt Street. Please use the Pedestrian Entrance in the black wrought iron fence, around the turn on Watt Street.

Directions from the Northway: Take Exit 6 from the Northway; Take Route 7 West. Go approximately 8 miles and turn right onto Watt Street at the traffic light. The cemetery is on the right, about ½ mile down Watt Street. Please use the Pedestrian Entrance in the black wrought iron fence, around the turn on Watt Street.