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Founded 170 years ago in 1854, Congregation Gates of Heaven is a reform synagogue in Schenectady, New York, a member synagogue of the Union for Reform Judaism, and the oldest Jewish congregation in Schenectady. We are the spiritual home of over 350 member families, including over 100 students in Gates Quest, our re-imagined supplemental school.
 
We’re a caring family united in social action, prayer, education, and social activities. We encourage you to engage with Judaism on your own level, on your own terms. Gates of Heaven welcomes members of all backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Our members consist of Jews each with unique experiences within Judaism, young and older adults, married and unmarried, Jews by birth and Jews by choice, and members of the LBGTQ+  community.
 
Our Gates are open to all.
 
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Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 15, Gates Quest begins for school year! 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM, at 11:15 an information session for parents & families in the sanctuary, followed by a picnic for families at Avon Crest Park, Niskayuna 12:30- 2:30 PM.
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Entering the Gates

Entering the Gates is a spiritually enriching class, taught by Rabbi Matt, designed to prepare participants for the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Using Psalm 27 as its foundation, the class offers a deep exploration of its themes of faith, reflection, and divine connection. Through study, discussion, and meditation on the verses of this powerful psalm, participants will be guided to open their hearts and minds, helping them to approach the Days of Awe with a sense of purpose and introspection. By engaging with the timeless wisdom of Psalm 27, the class aims to deepen participants' spiritual readiness and enhance their experience of the High Holidays.

Two classes, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:00 pm at Zoom, September 25 and 26.

Click here to register.
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Attend with our Sisterhood and Jewish Federation the Tony Award-winning show, PARADE, at Proctors, on January 16, 2025 at 1:30p.m.
 
Tickets are $75.00 per person & must be purchased by December 15, 2024.
 
Please click on the drawing below to sign up now!
Indicate you would like to be seated with Sisterhood, Gates of Heaven.
 

Join us for weekly programming:

Zenobics Tai Chi                 Mondays at 6:30 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
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 / Main Sanctuary
Torah Study                         Saturdays at 9:00 AM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Sun, September 15 2024 12 Elul 5784