A gala celebrating 36 years of Chabad Markham in Ontario, Canada, led by Rabbi Avraham and Goldie Plotkin, was opened with a flash mob and continued with an illusionist, moving stories and an overflowing cup of blessings. Full Story, Photos
Dazzling Garden of Chanukah Lights Delights Crowd in Markham
A one-of-a-kind Jewish Garden of Lights, replete with sparkling lights and Chanukah signs and characters lighting up the night, delighted a full crowd on Chanukah in Markham, Ontario. Full Story, Photos
Shliach’s Book Helps Own Family Deal With Loss
While Ontario Shliach Rabbi Avraham Plotkin was writing a book on the complicated subject of death and bereavement, it helped his own family deal with their own personal tragedy. Full Story
Rabbi’s Unexpected Flight Led to a Bris
Watch: What convinced a 25-year-old man to go through with a bris despite his last-minute cold feet? Rabbi Avraham and Goldie Plotkin of Chabad-Lubavitch of Markham in Ontario tell a story of Hashgacha Protis. Video
Fund Set Up to Assist the Plotkin Family
Highly respected and much beloved Chabad chosid, R' Avraham Plotkin of Los Angeles, passed away after a battle with coronavirus. A fund has been set up to help his family. Full Story