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Upcoming Events through January
Tuesday, December 3, GIVING TUESDAY, donate here
Wednesday, December 4th, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Senior Moments Light Luncheon with Ann Cramer speaking about her family history with Schenectady, with CGOH and the Gershon's link. RSVP here (no Community & Coffee).
December 4 & 11th- Poetry Workshops
Thursday Dec 5, 7-8:30 PM Sisterhood White Elephant Re-gifting Event Rsvp here and indicate (in NOTES:) what dessert or hors d'ouevres you will bring.
Donate Blood- click here Thursday, December 5th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, CGOH Social Hall (see flyer right column)
Friday, December 6, 5:45 PM Jammies & Jeans Shabbat Service followed by Pizza/Mac N Cheese $12/family sign up here
Brotherhood Breakfast, Sunday, December 8th at 9:30 AM
Eric Schnitzer, Park Historian, Saratoga National Historical Park will discuss how the Battle of Saratoga was a crucial American victory and the turning point in the Revolutionary War. Eric will also speak on visiting the Battlefield on Route 32 in Stillwater, NY.
All temple members are welcome to join at what surely will be an interesting presentation.
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Sunday, December 8, 12:00 PM Choir Orientation with Carla Fisk, join us please!
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Friday, December 13, 6:15 to 7:00 PM, Liturgy of Hanukkah
FEED THE HOMELESS
Lighthouse Homeless Shelter for Men, part of Bethesda House- Second Day Holiday Meal
For the last twenty years, Congregation Gates of Heaven has provided meals for Christmas/Hanukkah; delivered this year on 12/24/24.
The items still requested: Gravy Fresh Fruit Mashed Potatoes Cranberry Sauce Veggie Tray & Dip Pies Stuffing Soda Chips & Dip Lots of cookies
We need your help to make this possible. Please sign up with tammy@cgoh.org or call 518-374-8173. When you select an item, you are signing up to make enough for 20 adults in a foil pan (reheatable) or non-returnable tray. For the Christmas/Hanukkah meal, drop off at the CGOH refrigerator would be Monday 12/23 (8 a-4p) or before 10AM Tuesday 12/24.
This year we will also provide a tray of cookies to the new Cara House for women on 12/24/24.
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Wednesday, December 25th 5:00 PM, Brotherhood hosts Chinese Dinner & A Movie
Jade Bistro soup & dinner selections (vegetarian, beef, & chicken), with dessert, also snacks and drinks available during the two (adult & child- friendly) movies selected. Cost: Adults & teens are $20/person, Children 7-12 are $8/person and no cost for Children age 6 and under. Sign up here; Bring your menorah (optional). Contact Stan Strauss if you are able to assist with the evening.
Friday, 12/27 5:45 PM Hanukkah Family Dinner
Sign up here $25/family or $10/indvidual
Friday, January 24th Soup Shabbat
5:00 PM Shabbat Services, 6:00 PM Hearty Soup Meal, 7:00 PM Speaker: Dr David Harris
RSVP here to attend and/ make Soup for the evening
Join us for weekly programming:
Community and Coffee Wednesdays at 1:00 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room not on 12/4
Talmud Study Thursdays at 12:00 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Torah Study Saturdays at 9:00 AM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Wed, December 4 2024
3 Kislev 5785
Today's Calendar
Senior Moments Light Luncheon : 12:00pm |
What's It All About? : 6:30pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
Blood Drive : 10:00am |
: 12:00pm |
: 7:00pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 4 Senior Moments Light Luncheon Wednesday, Dec 4 12:00pm |
Dec 4 What's It All About? Wednesday, Dec 4 6:30pm |
Dec 5 Blood Drive Thursday, Dec 5 10:00am |
Dec 5 |
Dec 6 |
Erev Hanukkah
Wednesday, Dec 25 |
Today's Calendar
Senior Moments Light Luncheon : 12:00pm |
What's It All About? : 6:30pm |
Friday Night
: 5:45pm |
: 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:00am |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 4 Senior Moments Light Luncheon Wednesday, Dec 4 12:00pm |
Dec 4 What's It All About? Wednesday, Dec 4 6:30pm |
Dec 5 Blood Drive Thursday, Dec 5 10:00am |
Dec 5 |
Dec 6 |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayeitzei
Shabbat, Dec 7 |
Erev Hanukkah
Wednesday, Dec 25 |
Mitzvah A Month
December Mitzvah - Trinity Alliance
For the month of December, Congregation Gates of Heaven’s “Mitzvah A Month” will be collecting toys and clothing for Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region.
Trinity is a settlement house and social services agency in Albany whose mission is to provide services to the community that will support and promote healthy adults, children, and families. Trinity has programs focused on marginalized communities in our region that address health and wellness, education and employment opportunities, prevention of gun violence, housing resources, re-entry services after incarceration, food insecurity, and more.
Each December Trinity hosts a “Winter Wonderland” event that provides holiday toys to children and families in need. This year, they have 313 households and 973 children registered for the event.
Please help us contribute to making this a wonderful holiday for these children by bringing new unwrapped toys to the collection box in the lobby through Sunday, December 15th.
They also welcome donations of warm clothing for the children (new clothing for this event, sizes for babies to adolescent).
*** You may also buy on Amazon or Walmart and have it delivered to Gates.
Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region
Congregation Gates of Heaven is located at 852 Ashmore Avenue in Schenectady, NY 12309
We are always looking for organizations or causes to add to Mitzvah A Month. Call the office with your suggestions, or email Tammy at tammy@cgoh.org or Arnie at arotenberg@cgoh.org.