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    Congregation Agudat Achim

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    Congregation Gates of Heaven - High Holy Days 2024/5875

    Congregation Gates of Heaven

    5.0(1 review)
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    It feels a bit weird to say this after just being a member for a couple of months, but I love this…read moreplace. My family and I kicked around the Jewish community in Albany for a couple of years looking for our spiritual home. And of all places we found it in Schenectady. We feel it is a great fit for us. It's not too big, it's not too small. It's not too religious (I don't feel guilty about my love for bacon), it's not too secular. It's not too fancy, it's not too drab. There is a word in yiddish that sums it all up nicely, and that is haimish. For those who don't know what that means, it's "having qualities associated with a homelike atmosphere; simple, warm, relaxed, cozy, unpretentious, etc." They also have an annual Jewish Food Festival, which I have to say I'm excited to be participating in this year. Don't tell the rabbi, but it also doesn't hurt that I can drop my kid off at Sunday school and then hang out at the Schenectady Greenmarket. I love it there, and I love any excuse to make the trek out to the Electric City.

    From the owner: Gates of Heaven is the oldest Jewish congregation in Schenectady, NY, with over 300 member…read morefamilies, many of whom are multi-generational members, and a senior rabbi who has served this community for over 30 years. We offer a variety of programming for young families, single adults, and senior members, including social, educational, and spiritual experiences, in following with the Union of Reform Judaism. Our supplemental school, Gates Quest, provides high-quality education to children from preschool through 7th grade, followed by an enriching high school-level social group we call GOHTY (Gates of Heaven Temple Youth), and adult education programs throughout the year. Holidays like Purim, Passover, High Holy Days, Sukkot, Hanukkah, and more, bring opportunities to come together to celebrate our history and our culture. Join us for a Shabbat service, Shabbat family dinner, Torah Study, or one of our many upcoming weekday programs, and see what sets us apart from other congregations in the Capital District! No commitment necessary for your first visit; our Gates are open to all!

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    Congregation Gates of Heaven - Members of our Life & Legacy Society in 2024

    Members of our Life & Legacy Society in 2024

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    Congregation Gates of Heaven - Our Tree of Life, where we dedicate leaves to celebrate special life moments

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    Our Tree of Life, where we dedicate leaves to celebrate special life moments

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