The Senior Men’s and Women’s Club at Chabad of Markham is entering its Bar Mitzvah year.
Two of the synagogue’s oldest and longest continually running programs are the Chabad Senior Men and Senior Women clubs. The Chabad Senior Men’s Club began just after the High Holidays in 1997. One year later the Chabad Senior Women’s Club was formed. Both the men’s and women’s clubs were formed with just a handful of people to start. It didn’t take long for the groups to grow to what they are now – a steady 25-35 participants each week.
The program is headed by Rabbi Meir Gitlin, a Shliach to Markham for more than 20 years, who serves as one of Chabad Lubavitch of Markham’s Spiritual Leaders and Director of Education. The club provides a social setting for a learning and discussion group, followed by an enjoyable and delicious brunch.
Rabbi Gitlin explains, “For the newly immigrated or visiting senior, these clubs can serve as their first contact with the Thornhill Jewish Community. It creates and provides a safe, social and educational program and place for seniors to go to. Many of the participants now experience decreased isolation, an increased sense of belonging and an opportunity to share their experiences, knowledge and wisdom.”
Both the Senior Men’s Club and the Senior Women’s Club meet at Chabad Lubavitch of Markham at 83 Green Lane. The Senior Men meet every Friday from 10 am – 12 pm and the Senior Women meet every Wednesday from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Weekly topics include discussions on Jewish law, current events, politics, Talmud, Kabbalah, Holiday, Torah insights and traditions… and lots of humor.
One is never too old to learn – So join us when you have the chance.
you work hard and deserve it
To my dear children, family and friends,
Thank you for all your kind words, praise and encouragement.
I feel very loved and blessed… but please stop writing comments now – Thanks – I love you guys
Reb Meir – You look so slim – keep it up – or is it off…
We are all so proud of you. Whomever get a Gitlin for a Shidduch is lucky.
Uncle Mendy
Keep up the amazing work. Hatzlacha!
go gitlin’s and chabad of markham
you make us all proud.your mother must be shepping nachus.
Rabbi G – u rock! Forever young!!
i heard his son moshe is a great guy!!!!
Rabbi Gitlin is an inspiration… hes a very hard working dedicated shliach
Wow! Rabbi G looks so young in that crowd…can hardly believe he’s a Zaidy!!!
Amazing work! Hatzlacha!
Rabbi G you’re an inspiration to us all!!
What a mile stone
hi mendy g long time no spk
keep it up gg’s
GO TA – RABBI G!!!!
With Love from Philly!!
You should lead a workshop at the Shluchims convention this year – I’d go to hear you
Best Rabbi Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111
here’s to another 13 years…at least
Love…The Shver…..
gr8 wrk Rabbi!
M.Bialo
Go Rabbi G.
And keep me some of that glen.
Uncle Zalman
mazal tov!!
Is he related to our Mashgiach??
Thats my dad!!! Way to go Ta!
RABBI G, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK… YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL
Great work Rabbi G. Much success!