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events as part 
of the Center’s 
Young Jewish 
Professionals 
program on 
Friday and 
Saturday 
services.
“It teaches 
us the value 
of t’shuvah, the idea of 
repentance and turning 
things around.”
Silberberg says Pryce’s 
story is a deeply personal 
one that will resonate with 
young adults and the general 
public, who are welcome 
to the Saturday Shabbat 
services.

INSPIRATION FOR ALL
Through Instagram, Bais 
Chabad was able to connect 
with Pryce, who had 
numerous conversations with 
Silfen about his upbringing, 
path to redemption and 
work improving the lives 
of young adults in the Los 
Angeles area.
“His main focus is getting 
those who are homeless into 
a home,” Silfen says.
As Silfen interviewed 
Pryce, he was shocked by the 
tale he heard. “His story was 
amazing,” he explains.
Over the next several 
months, Bais Chabad worked 
hard to bring Pryce to Metro 
Detroit. They explained 
their vision to him and how 

he could play a role in their 
community events, which 
have numerous speaking 
engagements.
“We have speakers here all 
the time sharing stories, but 
this one is really different 
from anything else we’ve 
come across,” Silberberg 
says. “It’s one of a kind.”
As the Jewish community 
gets closer to the High 
Holidays of Yom Kippur and 
Rosh Hashanah, Silberberg 
explains that stories like 
Pryce’s give a new meaning 
to asking for forgiveness 
and receiving a fresh start, 
especially during the month 
of Elul.
“It’s a month of 
introspection,” he says. 
“You’re supposed to look 
inward and think about 
where you’re coming from, 
where you’re going to and 
how to overcome past 
mistakes.”
Being a Black Orthodox 
Jew, Silberberg says, also 
makes Pryce’s story that 
much more compelling.
“He’s embracing 
something as a minority 
of minorities,” he explains. 
“That didn’t stop him. 
Hopefully, everyone can 
walk away with a message 
that inspires them in an area 
of their life.” 

Find more information at 
Bais Chabad’s Facebook page, 
facebook.com/BaisChabadWB.

Rabbi 
Shneur 
Silberberg

“IT TEACHES US THE VALUE OF 
T’SHUVAH, THE IDEA OF 
REPENTANCE AND TURNING 

THINGS AROUND,”

— RABBI SHNEUR SILBERBERG

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