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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

Holiday meal for Bethesda House Lighthouse Homeless Shelter for Men, December 25

What we still need: Fresh Fruit (tray or cuties), Veggie tray with dip, Soda (packs of cans/large bottles), 1 & 1/2 gallons of milk, a few quarts of Eggnog.
 
Prepare individual items or buy them. See the items needed here SHORT LIST IS ABOVE (you can sign yourself up) or call Tammy, 518-374-8173. When you sign up be sure to buy/make enough to feed 20 and please use disposable foil/plastic containers.

Movie Tuesday at CGOH in the Sisterhood - David Hatkoff Room

December 16 at 1:15 PM

Please bring your own lunch, snacks/beverages and if you would like- bring something to share.

Come to socialize, kibbitz, and enjoy!

Community Hanukkah Dinner
Friday, December 19, 5:30 PM
$15/person; $25/family
RSVP here

Brotherhood's Chinese Dinner & A Movie - Join us December 25th at 5:00 PM for our annual Chinese buffet from Jade Bistro, with movies (adult & children's films to be announced). Buffet includes 2 soups, variety of dishes including vegetarian options, plus snacks, drinks, and dessert.

Cost: $24 (ages 13+), $8 (ages 7-12), Free (age 6 and under)

RSVP by December 12 - we need 20+ attendees! Mail checks to "CGOH Brotherhood" or register online HERE.

Soup Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence Weekend

Friday, January 9:
5:00 PM Service
6:00 PM Soup Shabbat
7:00 Keynote Speaker Doug Mishkin
Sign up here

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
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
Sat, December 13 2025 23 Kislev 5786