Jewish Gateways reaches out to Jews, their family members, and interested others who would like to explore Jewish life in an open-ended manner. We help them learn about and experience Jewish possibilities, and connect with Jewish community.

Description:
We offer Shabbat and holiday celebrations, Jewish learning opportunities, Jewish "coaching," and individualized help in finding Jewish connections. For example, at High Holy Days (Jewish new year) we host New Year Seders and a Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) Gathering. At that time of year we also help those who would like to attend synagogue services to find the right service, and to get tickets to that service.

History:
Rabbi Bridget Wynne started Jewish Gateways in 2006 after years of being a synagogue rabbi and seeing that synagogues were not the right entrance-way for to Jewish life for many people. She founded Jewish Gateways to serve as an alternative "gateway" to Jewish exploration and connections.

Contact people:

Bridget Wynne, Rabbinic Director, (phone), (email) Bon Singer, Administrator, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (510) 559-8140
Office fax number: (510) 527-8680

Address:

409 Liberty Street El Cerrito, CA 94530 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.jgate.org

Directions:

Get off 80 at the Central Avenue exit, go about 6 blocks east on Central Avenue, then turn right onto Liberty Street. We are on that block. Or, go to San Pablo and Central Avenues, turn onto Central Avenue and. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: BART-El Cerrito Plaza Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 6   Nearest Bus Stop: AC Transit bus #43, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	14
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes