Our Mission

Chabad Jewish Center of Troy is founded on the principle that, while Jews embrace many levels of observance in their personal lives, there should be a place for all Jews - no labels, no affiliations - to develop a sense of community, to enhance the experience of being Jewish, to learn and to have fun. 

Chabad is just that place by focusing on the individual's relationship to Judaism, Chabad appeals to all segments of the Jewish community. By offering a wide range of activities for adults, children and the whole family, Chabad follows many paths to enrich Jewish life in our community. And by bringing many different ideas together, Chabad can help you find The Jewish Community in your heart.

Our Directors

Rabbi Menachem and Chana Caytak moved to Troy in August 2019 to open the Chabad Jewish Center of Troy. Along with their 4 children, they are dedicated to working together with the Jewish community to promote Jewish awareness and observance of traditional Judaism in the modern world. 

Rabbi Menachem Caytak

Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Rabbi Menachem Caytak studied in Rabbinical schools in the US, Israel and in the United Kingdom. 
After completing his studies, he was ordained by Rabbi Yitzchak Yeruslavsky Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Malachi, Israel.

Rabbi Menachem has always been active from a young age volunteering with outreach programs during his yeshiva years and working with Jewish youth. 

As a student he would spend his Friday afternoons visiting Jewish shopkeepers sharing with them a Jewish thought or the chance to put on Tefillin. As his studies grew so did his commitment to enriching the lives of Jewish people. As an intern Rabbi, he provided educational programs and holiday events for the Jews in Kirkland Quebec, US Virgin Islands and Oklahoma City.

Rabbi Caytak has also directed at a Jewish children's overnight camp in Kalkaska Michigan.

Mrs. Chana Caytak

Born and raised in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Mrs Chana Shemtov studied in Cheder Lubavitch and CMHS.

From a young age, Chana has been involved in giving and volunteering to the community. For years, she has dedicated her time in helping kids with special needs, providing much needed warmth and friendship for those that where in need, through an organization called Friendship Circle.

After graduating High School she studied at the Beis Chana Women's seminary in Tzefat, Israel Studying Teaching and Education, and graduated majoring in Judaic studies.

As a successful organizer she directed camps in Plano, Texas, Toledo, Ohio and Kalkaska Michigan.

In addition, she taught at a Jewish School in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Administrator

Natalie Rivel Joined the Chabad Jewish Center of Troy in March 2019 as the Administrator.

Natalie has extensive experience in Banking and Hold Masters Degree in Banking Administration from Moscow, Russia.

Natalie is responsible for a range of administrative functions, including event planning and coordination, bookkeeping, fundraising, social media management, and other organizational tasks.

She lives in Rochester Hills with her husband Eugene and daughter Celeste.  For fun Natalie enjoys cooking and spending quality time with her family.