My friends and I are aware that many might consider our lifestyle to be restrictive and confining. Nonetheless, though we live in an open society with its plethora of choices and freedoms, all of us have chosen to live a life of observance. Each of us could have opted out of this life choice, yet we have all embraced it. As modern individuals involved in careers and families, we are just as apt as others to be isolated by our computers, cell phones and cars, or to face the anonymity of the malls and movie theaters. In contrast, Jewish tradition helps us to achieve balance and connection, community ties and support.
Most organized religions offer strong support for creating communal connections.
Not only synagogues but also churches and mosques provide networks for caring and friendship on an on-going basis. I and my friends feel blessed to have these resources as well as the tenets of our tradition, which have resulted in the physical creation of a small community within a large metropolis. You can give a rating to this scheme overall. Click 0-10 below and press the Submit button. DoBe.org or click on the image below.