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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.

• 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.

Tu B'Shevat was Monday, February 2, You can Plant trees in Israel- on going

Monday, February 16, Presidents Day, The Office is closed.

Tuesday, February 17, Sisterhood Movie, 1:15 PM, Sisterhood-David Hatkoff Room, BYO beverage & a nosh to share if you would like.

Wednesday, February 25 for RAC-NY’s Advocacy Day, Join Rabbi Matt in Albany as we raise our voices on issues of conscience that speak to our deepest Jewish values: immigration justice and climate justice. Sign up here

Sunday, March 1, 12:15 PM, click on the flyer below or here to sign up.

Monday, March 2, 5:30 PM Purim Pot Luck Dinner/ 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  NOTE: As of 2/12 PM--we have 2 kinds of Chili , Mac & Cheese, Veggie Lasagna, Caprese Bites, Ramen Coleslaw, Fresh veggies, Brownies, & a Fruit Salad, Thank you! Sign up here

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

Sunday, March 8, Brotherhood Breakfast/Speaker, 9:30 AM with Union College President Elizabeth Kiss who will speak on the current and future plans of college education. Neil Golub will introduce our speaker.

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

Torah is not only something we study or hear read aloud; it
is something we are entrusted to care for, protect, and keep alive for future generations.
To honor that responsibility, we periodically allow the Torah to “breathe”—quite literally.
A scroll that remains tightly rolled for too long can place pressure on its letters and
parchment. Just as a living being needs movement and care, so too does Torah. From
time to time, we gently unroll the scrolls, ease that pressure, dust the letters, and
carefully examine the writing to see where letters may have faded or require repair.
On March 15, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, we will be gathering to unroll and examine
our Torah scrolls together. This sacred work is both practical and deeply spiritual—a
hands-on expression of our love for Torah and our commitment to preserving it with
dignity.
Following this examination, we will know which scrolls require minor repairs by a
sofer, work that is essential and costly, but necessary to ensure that our Torah remains
kosher, readable, and alive for generations yet to come.

Late March/Early April- Yom Hashoah Candle Distribution- Volunteers will be needed for routes in our area (Schenectady, Niskayuna, Rexford, Clifton Park, Rotterdam). Please contact Tammy@cgoh.org if you & your family are interested in helping. Candles (& information in a bag) will need to be delivered by Monday April 13.

Wednesday, April 1, Hold for Community Seder- Details soon!

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

Sunday, April 12, Brotherhood Breakfast/Speaker, 9:30 AM

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. 
• Please sign up here to volunteer for slots for a variety of types of assistance in support of the Food Festival.