Sisterhood

ABOUT US:

Sisterhood of Congregation Gates of Heaven is a community of Temple congregants committed to our Temple’s sense of inclusiveness.  We offer programs and services designed to meet the needs of our congregants and the greater community. We provide opportunities for our Temple family to deepen their connection to one another and Judaism.   Sisterhood supports a variety of projects and activities, including the following:

For Our Temple:                                            

• Cemetery Beautification Project
• Judaica Shop

For Our Youth:

• Religious School enrichment programs
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts
• Temple Community Service Corps internships

For Our Community:

• Schenectady School District Foundation
• Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
• Jewish Family Services
• Schenectady Community Ministries (SiCM)
• NISKY NOW
• Regional Food Bank
• Schenectady BackPack Program

For Our Members:

• Virtual Evening Book Group
• Virtual Mah Jongg
• Zoom Programs on a variety of subjects
• Reyut - Caring Temple members who assist in times of need

Join Sisterhood today!

We welcome you and encourage you to join Sisterhood and add your unique spirit.

You may join Sisterhood online and pay by credit card or check (Click on the Sisterhood Join Now button below). If you prefer to have a paper form mailed to you, please contact Tammy at the Temple Office at (518) 374-8173.  NOTE: the membership form will be mailed to all members in mid to late June.

The 2025-2026 membership year runs July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Please click the purple circle to pay now by credit card.

Support Sisterhood!

Donations may be made to Sisterhood through the following funds:

• Sisterhood Fund
• Sisterhood Reyut Fund
• Sisterhood Soup Kitchen Fund