Welcome to Congregation Gates of Heaven! Come and be a part of our closely-knit congegational family, united in worship, education, and the performance of Mitzvot.
Congregation Gates of Heaven is a Reform synagogue in Schenectady, NY, serving members from throughout the Capital Region. Since our founding in 1854, we have grown to 500 families, coming together to create a kehillah k'doshah, a holy community. Building on the tenant of 'educating each child according to their way,' we house a vibrant religious school that offers each opportunity for our children to thrive. We take pride in being a welcoming, open community, dedicated to Lifelong learning, Social Action, and meaningful worship.
The purpose of this Congregation shall be to worship God in accordance with the principles of Reform Judaism; to cultivate a love and understanding of God, Jewish heritage and Torah, to stimulate caring and fellowship among congregants and within the Jewish and secular communities and to strengthen the bonds of loyalty with the Jewish people everywhere, especially in the Land of Israel; to perform acts of Tikkun Olam [repairing the world] through an emphasis of the principles of righteousness, justice and equality in society at large
