20 | JUNE 30 • 2022 

OUR COMMUNITY

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n 2002, after moving to Michigan from 
New York, Rabbi Schneor Greenberg 
and his wife, Estie Greenberg, opened 
Chabad Jewish Center of Commerce/
Walled Lake out of their Walled Lake town-
house.
Two years later, they bought a home 
in Commerce, running the center out of 
its lower level. It soon became apparent, 
though, that Chabad Jewish Center of 
Commerce/Walled Lake needed a stand-

alone location, inspiring the Greenbergs 
to transition their services to a permanent 
home where it continues to operate today.
Serving a diverse population in the Lakes 
Area, which includes American, Russian 
and Israeli Jewish families, Chabad Jewish 
Center of Commerce/Walled Lake is a one-
stop shop for any and all Jewish needs. “We 
provide anything about the Jewish lifecycle,
” 
says Rabbi Greenberg. “
A bris, a wedding, a 
bat mitzvah, we’re going to help.
”

SERVICES FOR ALL
Regardless of affiliation or religious back-
ground, the Chabad center serves anyone in 
the community in need of Jewish services, 
products, education or even volunteer 
opportunities. On Saturday morning, for 
example, they hold Shabbat services. The 
center also has a men’s club, women’s group, 
Hebrew school and Torah readings.
“The men get together and drink and 

shmooze and talk,
” says Estie Greenberg 
of the men’s club. “They really get to know 
each other and share with each other.
”
The women’s group, she explains, has 
a similar style. Recently, a women’s group 
event included an ice cream night at a com-
munity member’s home on the lake, where 
the women spent time catching up, getting 
to know each other and enjoying desserts.
On Sundays, on the other hand, Chabad 
Jewish Center of Commerce/Walled 
Lake offers Hebrew school for children. 
“We focus on the individual child,
” Estie 
Greenberg says. “Every child gets their per-
sonal attention, which is really nice.
”
The Chabad center also puts on celebra-
tions for all Jewish holidays, giving families 
in the Lakes Area a central place to gather. 

Chabad Jewish Center of Commerce/Walled Lake 
provides community in the Lakes Area.

A One-Stop Shop 
for Jewish Life

ASHLEY ZLATOPOLSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Inside the 
center

Rabbi Schneor
and Estie Greenberg

Chabad of 
Commerce/
Walled Lake

