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Founded in 1854, Congregation Gates of Heaven is a reform synagogue in Schenectady, New York, and a member synagogue of the Union for Reform Judaism. 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 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, and members of the LBGTQ+  community.
Our Gates are open to all.

Community Events Information

Upcoming CGOH Events & Links

Tuesday, March 19, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM  sign up for the Blood Drive at CGOH and 1:00 PM Sisterhood Movie "Are you there God? It's me Margaret" Bring your own beverages and snacks

 
March 20, & 22; April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17,  & 19
Let's Learn Shabbat Prayers
-Embark on a journey of spiritual enrichment with our exclusive six-session course. Dive into the essence of Shabbat prayers as you explore their profound meanings, learn key Hebrew prayer vocabulary, and immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies that accompany the sacred texts. In person dates: Fridays, March 8, 15, 22 and April 5, 12, & 19 from 6:30 - 7:15 PM , then join services OR Online dates: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and April 3, 10 & 17 from 7:30 0 8:15 PM  $25 to sign up for all 6 weeks
 
Wednesday, March 20 Gates Quest Walk-in Hebrew at 4:30 PM and Sisterhood Book Club in person or Zoom option at 7:00 PM Book: Born A Crime by Trevor Noah
 
Saturday, March 23, Chorus with Margo at 4:00 and  Hamentashen Bake OFF- Sign up and Megillah & Mimosas- A Family Purim Potluck Dinner: Games, Bounce House, Pot Luck Dinner, Play, Service at 5:30 PM sign up to bring Food for 10 Adults 
 
Sunday, March 24, Purim Celebration- Carnival booths for a Mitzvah Fair made by the 7th grade class to raise funds/donations for their social action projects
 
Wednesday, March 27, Gates Quest Walk-in Hebrew at 4:30 PM and Mystical Realms, Mystical Realms, Jewish Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Group at 8:00 PM with "The Caves of Steel" by Isaac Asimov
 
Friday, March 29, 7:00 PM Founders' Day at B'nai Sholom, 420 Whitehall Rd, Albany (no Service at CGOH) Register to attend at B'nai Sholom-  All registrants get Zoom link
 
Sunday, March 31, NO Gates Quest, NO Adult Hebrew, & Postponed -NO Sisterhood meeting to discuss Reproductive Women's Rights
 

Friday,  April 5, 5:45 PM,  Jammies & Jeans, magical musical family oriented Shabbat followed by a dinner of Mac & Cheese/ Pizza for $12/family RSVP & pay here

Sunday,  April 7, 10:00 AM Brotherhood Breakfast/ TBA Speaker                        and 2:30 PM Sisterhood Chair Yoga: $8 for members $10 non members. All are welcome to participate- to be held at CGOH Sign up here & pay by April 3

Monday,  April 8, Office closed- enjoy the eclipse safely!
 
Wednesday,  April 10, 7:00 PM Sisterhood Speaker Mindy Holland on Books Banned! Libraries Threatened! RSVP to join us (and perhaps bring food)
 
 
Thursdays April 11 & 18 7:00 PM Spirituality of Redemption Register here on-line only. This on-line course, taught by Rabbi Matt, is designed to delve deeply into the Passover Seder, unlocking its profound relevance to our personal lives. Passover is not merely a commemoration of historical events, but a living tradition that speaks to the human experience of redemption and liberation. Through this course participants will explore the spiritual dimensions of the Seder, uncovering the universal messages of freedom, transformation, and renewal.
 
Friday, April 12, Grandparents Shabbat Dinner 5:30 PM, Bring your Grandkids, Bring the whole family! $10/individual; $25/family
 
Monday,  April 22, 5:30 arrival for 6:00 Community Passover Seder- open to the public: $45/adult and $15/children's meal. Catered by Gershon's:  Matzah Ball Soup, Salad, Choice of: Eggplant Parmigiana, Beef Brisket, Chicken Marsala & desserts Sign up
 
Tuesday,  April 23 & Monday,  April 29, office closed for Passover
 
Monday, April 29, Yizkor Service 9:00 AM
 
Friday, May 3, 5:45 Jammies and Jeans, Sign up here

ONGOING PROGRAMS

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 or Sanctuary (NOT at CGOH on 3/29/2024 NOTE: Services being held at B'nai Sholom, 420 Whitehall Rd, Albany for Community-Wide Founders' Day. Please Pre-Register Above on 3/29)
Torah Study Saturdays at 9:00 AM Zoom / Hatkoff Room

Tue, March 19 2024 9 Adar II 5784