Meet our Staff
Rabbi Menachem Block Executive Director
Rabbi Block serves as executive director and Spiritual Leader at Chabad of Plano/Collin County. He arrived in Plano with his wife Rivkah in 1992 to establish the local branch of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Rabbi Block brings the lessons of the Torah to life in a meaningful and relevant way to all those who attend his services and classes. With his warmth and charisma, he has made Chabad of Plano the dynamic community it is today. Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Rivkie Block Preschool Director Womens Programming Chabad of Plano Mikvah
Rivkie has taught adults and children alike since the inception of Chabad of Plano. She is the Director of our expanding Gan Gani Preschool. In addition, Rivkie runs the Plano Mikvah. Her personal touch has enlivened every event at Chabad. Email: [email protected]
Rabbi Sholom & Chaya Block Camp Gan Israel Directors Hebrew School Directors
Rabbi Sholom and Chaya Block moved back to Plano in October 2019. They serve as youth directors, overseeing both Camp Gan Israel and the Hebrew school. Additionally, they are program directors for Chabad events and run the Challah Shoppe, providing fresh challah for every Shabbat and holiday.
Rabbi Mendy & Mushky Kesselman Chabad of Frisco
Rabbi Mendy and Mushkie Kesselman founded Chabad of Frisco in July of 2014. In particular, there is an emphasis placed on meeting the Jewish needs of the young families in the area through classes, holiday events and story hours. They are working hard to share the relevance of our heritage with Jews of all ages and in all stages of life.
Rabbi Eli & Sara Block Chabad at Legacy West
Rabbi Eli and Sara Block founded Chabad at Legacy West in September 2017. They are orchestrating a renaissance of the spirit and are building a warm, welcoming community where young Jews in their 20's & 30's come to feel at home, to celebrate their Judaism, to study and to connect.
Rabbi Moishy & Chana Kalmenson Chabad of Rockwall County
Rabbi Moishy and Chana Kalmenson founded Chabad of Rockwall County in September of 2020. They are dedicated to creating a community where every Jew can feel comfortable to explore and discover their Judaism in a contemporary, relevant and engaging manner.
Rabbi Eli and Nechema Newman Cteen & Cteen Jr for Collin County
Rabbi Eli and Nechema moved to Plano in July 2024 to direct Chabad's teen programming. They oversee the Collin County CTeen chapter, the Bar Mitzvah Club, and provide Bar Mitzvah lessons, fostering a vibrant and engaging Jewish experience for teens in the community.
Jacque Elewitz Gan Gani Preschool Assistant Director
Jacque has been at the forefront of helping to grow our school, keeping our kids safe and happy.
Natalie Honigbaum Accounting Administrator
Natalie Honigbaum handles financial and accounting projects at Chabad of Plano.
