The primary purpose of the Chabad Jewish Association is to provide living Judaism to the students at UTD within the framework of traditional Judaism. The club falls under the SOC categories of Religious, Educational, and Cultural. Chabad serves individuals looking for a warm, non-judgmental, accepting, personalized Jewish experience. We are dedicated to providing every student, regardless of background, philosophy, or level of commitment, an open door environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish life and connection. Our objectives include but are not limited to; educational, ritual, social activities, counseling, and spiritual guidance to individual students. Our organization is based on Chassidic philosophy, as taught locally by the Chabad Jewish Center, directed by Rabbi Shmuly and Dini Druk. Our philosophy states that every Jew deserves an equal opportunity to experience and enjoy their heritage. All programs and events of the CJSA are within the framework of Halachah, Jewish law as transmitted by the Rabbis throughout the generations dating back to Moses receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai.