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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]LOTS of people (I'm Jewish too, but presumably this is in any religion) like the community but feel disconnected from the ritual. Jewish women in this position tend to either commit to learning Hebrew and maybe even do an adult bat mitzvah class OR they skip services and participate in the volunteer opportunities like prepping food, being a greeter or usher, babysitting, etc.[/quote]

Yes, I am the OP.  I feel completely disconnected from what is going on in the synagogue.  Just was never part of my upbringing.   Your suggestions are good ones.   Just don't ask me to stand for hours, up and down, trying to follow prayers I am not familiar with.  I get so much more out of community participation than I do, services.  [/quote]

Well, for starters, try reform.  Then go to some learners services.  You will feel a lot less alienated when you know what you are doing.  Go to Friday nights, since they are more accessible, If that still doesn't engage you, then do the things you enjoy, behave like a mensch and don't worry about it.
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