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
- Sycamore Collaborative
- NISKY NOW
- Regional Food Bank
- Schenectady BackPack Program
For Our Members:
- Evening Book Group
- 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 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
Upcoming Sisterhood-Sponsored Programs and Events
Upcoming 2025 Events
Future 2025 Programs:
Afternoon at the Movie some Tuesday in June
BYO snack or lunch.
Monthly Movie on Tuesday afternoons. Dates to be determined.
Emails to current members of Sisterhood are sent out in advance of the selected date.
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UPCOMING 2025-2026 SISTERHOOD EVENING BOOK GROUP SELECTIONS
Dates for 25-26 Book Group meetings
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the home of Ann Cramer
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the home of Ellen Strauss, Discussion Leader: Mindy Holland
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Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Potluck Vegetarian Luncheon) at the home of Ellen Auerbach, Discussion Leader: Cindy Cohen
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Temple or on Zoom, Leader Arnie Rotenberg
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the home of Lauren Savage, Discussion Leaders: Lauren Savage, Elaine Dashew, & Ellen Strauss
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM (potluck dessert-annual book selection) at the home of Elaine Dashew
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2022 Sisterhood Program COMPLETED : Quilted Pinwheel Table Runner Thank you April!
April Friedman demonstrated how to make a quilted table runner. For those who missed it, these were "recorded".
1: Selecting fabrics, cutting, and sewing pinwheel blocks, and adding borders. 1.) See this session.
2: Assembling the quilt "sandwich", quilting the piece, making, and applying the binding. 2.) See this session.
Sisterhood Judaica Shop
There are many beautiful items available in our Sisterhood Judaica Shop, including:
Tallitot • Menorahs • Tzedakah Boxes • Kippot • Framed Artwork • Vintage Jewelry • Mezuzot • Wine goblets
Something for everyone!
The Judaica Shop is open by appointment only. Masks are required.
Contact Erica Berger at bagel8385@aol.com to schedule an appointment to visit the Judaica Shop.
Payment can be made by cash or check in person, or by choosing "Sisterhood Judaica Shop" in the Donations page.
All proceeds benefit Congregation Gates of Heaven and Gates Quest, our Religious School.
