Dwayne Carpenter, a Boston College professor, said Catholic and Jewish traditions set aside days for gambling.
(Aram Boghosian for the Boston Globe)
Rich Barlow | Spiritual Life
Gambling had role in religious history
Dwayne Carpenter, a Boston College professor, said Catholic and Jewish traditions set aside days for gambling.
(Aram Boghosian for the Boston Globe)
With Hanukkah beginning Tuesday night, Jews can look forward to the annual rituals of menorah-lighting, blessings, gift-giving - and gambling. (Full article: 769 words)
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