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We’re a proud Reform Synagogue in Schenectady, NY, with a rich history dating back to 1854. At Gates, you'll find a caring family united by social action, meaningful prayer, lifelong education, and vibrant social activities. We are the spiritual home to many, including over 100 students in Gates Quest, our re-imagined religious school.

We believe in meeting you where you are. We encourage you to engage with Judaism on your own level and on your own terms.
Gates warmly welcomes all:
  • Jews by birth and Jews by choice;
  • interfaith couples and Jewish-adjacent families;
  • young adults, seasoned members, married, and unmarried individuals;
  • and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
You belong here!
 
Our Gates are open to all.
 

Coming up at CGOH



December 5-7, Husband & wife "dynamic duo" Isaac and Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik join us for a weekend of artistic fun along with learning new ways to think of Jewish scholarship. Read our press release about this weekend.
 
Friday, December 5, 7:00 PM,  An Erev Shabbat Visual Sermon to get ready for Hanukkah--Maccabees and Other superheroes
 
Sign up for the following:

Holiday meal for Bethesda House Lighthouse Homeless Shelter for Men, December 25

Help prepare individual items to make a full meal (and leftovers) see the items needed here (and you can sign yourself up) or call Tammy, 518-374-8173. When you sign up be sure to make enough to feed 20 and please use disposable foil/plastic containers.

Brotherhood Breakfast & Speaker

You're Invited!

Speaker: Carl Mummenthey, Superintendent of Niskayuna Schools

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM (Breakfast) | Talk begins at 9:50 AM
Format: In-person or virtual (
link provided here)
 
Of particular interest to parents of Niskayuna students and families from other school districts.
 
Cost:
  • FREE for Brotherhood and Sisterhood members and guests
  • $5.00 for all others (pay at breakfast)
Virtual Attendance: Join here
 
We look forward to seeing you!

Community Hanukkah Dinner
Friday, December 19, 5:30 PM
$15/person; $25/family

RSVP here


Brotherhood's Chinese Dinner & A Movie - Join us December 25th at 5:00 PM for our annual Chinese buffet from Jade Bistro, with movies (adult & children's films to be announced). Buffet includes 2 soups, variety of dishes including vegetarian options, plus snacks, drinks, and dessert.

Cost: $24 (ages 13+), $8 (ages 7-12), Free (age 6 and under)

RSVP by December 12 - we need 20+ attendees! Mail checks to "CGOH Brotherhood" or register online HERE.

Join us for weekly programming:

Zenobics Tai Chi               Mondays at 6:30 PM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Shikum HaNefesh              Wednesdays at 8:00 AM Zoom only
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 / Sanctuary
Torah Study                       Saturdays at 9:00 AM Zoom / Hatkoff Room
Thu, December 4 2025 14 Kislev 5786