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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 300 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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Join us for weekly programming:
Zenobics Tai Chi Mondays at 6:30 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Wonders of Judaism Tuesdays at 12:00 PM Zoom only
Shikum HaNefesh: Wednesdays at 8:00 AM Zoom only
Community and Coffee Wednesdays at 1:00 PM Zoom only
Talmud Study Thursdays at 12:00 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Community and Coffee Wednesdays at 1:00 PM Zoom only
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
Torah Study Saturdays at 9:00 AM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
CGOH SCHOLARSHIPS
Click below or contact Josh at the synagogue office for information on scholarship applications for college students in the 2025-2026 school year and for the 2025 summer camp season.
Applications are available now and due by Friday, March 14.
Wed, January 22 2025
22 Tevet 5785
Mitzvah of the Month
January 2025 Mitzvahs
Four options to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with acts of service:
1) Sunday, 1/26 from 3-6 PM
Street Soldiers
Please let Arnie know if you are able to help Street Soldiers!
3:00 PM Deliver donated sandwiches made by our students to Street Soldiers. You may choose to stay to offer comfort and necessities.
Location: Zion Lutheran Church,
153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady
2) E-cycling: Bring your electronics to the foyer 1/24-1/27
3) Shoe Collection in foyer
Now - March 15
4) Soup Shabbat Friday 1/24
5:00 PM Service, 6:00 PM Soup Shabbat, 7:00 PM Speaker. Benefits the food pantries of Rotterdam Community Center and Sycamore Collaborative.
We love learning about organizations or causes to collaborate with for our ongoing Mitzvah of the Month social action projects.
Call the office with your suggestions, or email Tammy at tammy@cgoh.org or Arnie at arotenberg@cgoh.org.
Wed, January 22 2025 22 Tevet 5785
