That is not who we are. Our text teaches us that we have access to the entire array of mitzvot. Now far be it from me to suggest what choices you should make. We need to dig deep into ancient wells of knowledge while, at the same time, exploring new pathways that are daily created by great thinkers and teachers of our tradition. Too many of us think of Jewish learning as an archaic mental exercise that, at best tests our logical responses to problem solving and, at worst, is a boring relic of a bygone age.
Nothing can be further from the truth.
Ask any of the regular attendees at Shabbat Morning torah study, or those who participated with me this past summer at the UAHC Study Kallah in Santa Cruz. They will tell you how important and inspiring Jewish study can be. Then it will enrich your lives as long as you live. We need to light candles, make kiddush, bless our children, our partners and our spouses. WE need to celebrate and give thanks for the gifts that we receive with family and friends.