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CONNECT Winter 2025 Bulletin: Heroes

We’re a proud Reform Synagogue in Schenectady, NY, with a rich history dating back to 1854. At Gates, you'll find a caring family united by social action, meaningful prayer, lifelong education, and vibrant social activities. We are the spiritual home to many, including over 100 students in Gates Quest, our re-imagined religious school.

We believe in meeting you where you are. We encourage you to engage with Judaism on your own level and on your own terms.
Gates warmly welcomes all:
  • Jews by birth and Jews by choice;
  • interfaith couples and Jewish-adjacent families;
  • young adults, seasoned members, married, and unmarried individuals;
  • and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
You belong here!
Our Gates are open to all.
 

Coming up at CGOH

Monday, February 2, Tu B'Shevat, Plant trees in Israel

Friday, February 6, 5:45 PM, Jammies & Jeans, Click HERE to sign up your family, $12/family meal

Sunday, February 8, 2026 Superbowl Party with games, food and fellowship. RSVP by 2/3, Open to congregants at no cost. Baked ziti, salad, & dessert. Sponsored by Brotherhood.

Monday, March 2, 5:30 PM Purim Pot Luck Dinner/ Diva Spiel, sign up to bring a dish to share (enough for 10), tell us how many you'll bring & enjoy the show after! Sign up here

Friday, March 6, 5:45 PM, Jammies & Jeans, Click HERE to sign up your family, $12/family  meal

Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 PM, Sisterhood Evening Book Group discusses the book: James by Percival Everett. Led by Arnie Rotenberg at CGOH.

Friday, April 3, 5:45 PM, Jammies & Jeans, Click HERE to sign up your family, $12/family meal

Sunday, April 19 Jewish Food Festival, 12:30 PM- 3:30 PM --Sign up & pay to attend the Food Festival here, Sign up to donate toward holding the 2026 Jewish Food Festival here. Soon we will be asking people to sign-up for slots for a variety of types of assistance ahead of the event and for the day of the event shortly.

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 Not 1/28
Community and Coffee    Wednesdays at 1:00 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Talmud Study                    Thursdays at 12:00 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Shabbat Services              Fridays at 7:00 PM Livestream / Sanctuary
Torah Study                       Saturdays at 9:00 AM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Thu, January 15 2026 26 Tevet 5786