Jews enlisted in both the Union and the Confederate armies during the Civil War, but they were not allowed to serve as chaplains to provide religious and emotional support, as well as to preside over Jewish funerals.

Washington promises no sanction to bigotry, and no assistance to persecution.

The Aggadah is the non-Jewish Law-intensive part of the Talmud–that is, the part with all the cool stories and lasers ...

Chabad of Eastern Connecticut The Chabad Lubavitch chapter of Eastern Connecticut located in New London, CT

Watch a High Holidays sermon from social worker and graduate of the Wurzweiler School of Social Work.

The traditional--sometimes imperfect--Jewish version of the Torah text.

This year, the last night of Hanukkah falls on New Year’s Eve, making for a doubly festive evening. By this ...

Cutbacks, scandals, and hope.

Some traditional Jewish sources indicate belief in the efficacy of spells.

And some of them are pretty funny.