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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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Upcoming Events through January

Tuesday, December 3, GIVING TUESDAY, donate here

Wednesday, December 4th, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Senior Moments Light Luncheon with Ann Cramer speaking about her family history with Schenectady, with CGOH and the Gershon's link. RSVP here (no Community & Coffee).

December 4 & 11th- Poetry Workshops

                              

Thursday Dec 5, 7-8:30 PM Sisterhood White Elephant Re-gifting Event  Rsvp here and indicate (in NOTES:) what dessert or hors d'ouevres you will bring.

Donate Blood- click here Thursday, December 5th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, CGOH Social Hall (see flyer right column)

Friday, December 6, 5:45 PM Jammies & Jeans Shabbat Service followed by Pizza/Mac N Cheese $12/family sign up here

Brotherhood Breakfast, Sunday, December 8th at 9:30 AM

Eric Schnitzer, Park Historian, Saratoga National Historical Park will discuss how the Battle of Saratoga was a crucial American victory and the turning point in the Revolutionary War. Eric will also speak on visiting the Battlefield on Route 32 in Stillwater, NY.

All temple members are welcome to join at what surely will be an interesting presentation.

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Sunday, December 8, 12:00 PM Choir Orientation with Carla Fisk, join us please!

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Friday, December 13, 6:15 to 7:00 PM, Liturgy of Hanukkah

                           

FEED THE HOMELESS   

Lighthouse Homeless Shelter for Men, part of Bethesda House- Second Day Holiday Meal

For the last twenty years, Congregation Gates of Heaven has provided meals for Christmas/Hanukkah; delivered this year on 12/24/24.

The items still requested:       Gravy          Fresh Fruit        Mashed Potatoes     Cranberry Sauce           Veggie Tray & Dip            Pies           Stuffing         Soda                    Chips & Dip               Lots of cookies 

We need your help to make this possible. Please sign up with tammy@cgoh.org or call 518-374-8173. When you select an item, you are signing up to make enough for 20 adults in a foil pan (reheatable) or non-returnable tray. For the Christmas/Hanukkah meal, drop off at the CGOH refrigerator would be Monday 12/23 (8 a-4p) or before 10AM Tuesday 12/24.

This year we will also provide a tray of cookies to the new Cara House for women on 12/24/24.

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Wednesday, December 25th 5:00 PM, Brotherhood hosts Chinese Dinner & A Movie

Jade Bistro soup & dinner selections (vegetarian, beef, & chicken), with dessert, also snacks and drinks available during the two (adult & child- friendly) movies selected. Cost: Adults & teens are $20/person, Children 7-12 are $8/person and no cost for Children age 6 and under. Sign up here; Bring your menorah (optional). Contact Stan Strauss if you are able to assist with the evening.

Friday, 12/27 5:45 PM Hanukkah Family Dinner

Sign up here $25/family or $10/indvidual

 

Friday, January 24th Soup Shabbat

5:00 PM Shabbat Services, 6:00 PM Hearty Soup Meal, 7:00 PM Speaker: Dr David Harris

RSVP here to attend and/ make Soup for the evening

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 not on 12/4
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 
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