Rabbi Boruch Gorin

One of the top Rabbis in Russia. Head of the Press Service of the Chief Rabbi of Russia, he holds many leading positions in the Jewish communities of Russia. His publishing house prints new and classic Jewish texts in Russian. 

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Rabbi Avraham Plotkin

Head of the Chabad of Markham Ontario, Canada. A frequent & popular lecturer on Chabad.org. A longstanding member of the rabbinical council of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Beth din.

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Rebbetzin Goldie Plotkin

A highly sought-after motivational speaker and lecturer, Goldie travels the world to motivate, inspire and share the joy of marriage, relationships, parenting and the beauty of our Jewish traditions.

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Stella Filler

Known as the world's only kosher mime, she teaches Torah to women without saying a word. Educated by some of the most talented artists in France, Israel, and the world, she has over 50 years of experience performing in pantomime.

Rebbetzin Mattie Pil

Educator, specialist in Kabbalah for women, a certified life coach, and a shadchanit. Director of the Shabbaton.

Rabbi Shmuel Raphaelsohn

Russian-speaking Rabbi from the Palo Alto Jewish community and a mashgiach for the Shabbaton. He is known for his witty sense of humor and deep knowledge of Judaism.

Rabbi Mordey Richler

Founder and director of Chabad of Lake Tahoe, he was born and raised in the Los Angeles Jewish communities. Educated in a Lubavitcher yeshivah in France.

Lieba Pil

Project coordinator at the Shabbaton. She is a multi-talented programmer, scientist, and PA nurse who is excellent with children.

Rabbi Bentzyon Pil

Leading Rabbi of the Russian-Jewish community in Northern California, based in San Francisco. Head of the annual Shabbatons.

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Rabbi Chaim Pil

A sofer scribe and a popular Rabbi with the young Jews of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. He can always be found where the action is, connecting Yidden to the Rebbe.

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Michelle Pavlova

Mezzo-soprano opera singer from San Francisco. Trained in music from a young age. Sung for many officials worldwide as a teenager in the San Francisco Girl's Chorus.

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