Chabad came to Northwest Connecticut in 1996 , and has grown to be the leading social service, educational and Jewish arts organization in the region; from hospital visitations to holiday programs, Camp Gan Israel to the New England Jewish Music and Art Festival. Thanks to generous supporters, Chabad has been able to educate, comfort, and give hope to countless people in need. Chabad believes that community is vital for the growth of the human spirit. We, therefore, provide a space where people come together to celebrate, to study, to care, to heal and to mourn. Chabad's goal is to encourage people to live a more meaningful life by sharing their passions, ideas and inspirations with others. To care for others in their community and to be cared for by others in turn.