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I'm the non observant Chabad-goer. I believe that Judaism is what it is and shouldn't "bend" to suit the changing times, attitudes and behaviors of its followers for convenience's sake. I drive on Shabbat, I eat pork. I mix milk and meat. I try to fast on YK but I don't always make it. I am not made to feel guilty by anyone at Chabad... but what I try to do is incorporate one small thing each year into our family's lifestyle to become better Jews. This makes me feel good, and I think it's really good for my kids to see. If my kids asked me to bake a challah for Shabbat one Friday I'd be thrilled! How can you not, as a Jew, be proud of this?

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Judaism has evolved for changing times for 2000 years.  Rabbinic Judaism was a change from biblical judaism to adapt to the changes of the Roman era, including the loss of the Temple.  The notion that Judaism and halacha do not change is not true.

Conservative J does not change for the sake of convenience, but when there are larger issues at stake.

Incorporating one new observance each year is PRECISELY what CJ has asked of its members.  Its a CJ approach, not a Chabad approach. Though realistically Chabad wont shame you for doing that.

BTW, I am Conservative Jew who does not eat pork, does not mix milk and meat, and tries to minimize driving on shabbat.  [/quote]

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