Dynamic gating for neuromorphic systems and the configuration thereof are provided. In various embodiments, neurosynaptic system comprises a neurosynaptic core. The neuromorphic core comprises a plurality of neurons and axons. The neurosynaptic core comprises a programmable gate operative to receive a control signal and selectively output a first output signal based on the control signal. In various embodiments, a plurality of input parameters are read, defining the behavior of a programmable gate. Based upon the plurality of input parameters, a neurosynaptic core is configured to provide a programmable gate operative to receive a control signal and selectively output a first output signal based on the control signal.