But they still retained their ability to experience awe or wonder or majesty or the still small voice. They could still feel close to God on a spiritual plane, even though they encountered walls and obstacles on a religious plane. Of course spirituality is not the only goal of a religious life. Ethics, community, values and structure are also important aspects of Judaism. All of these are enhanced both by the practice of Jewish religion and by the Jewish spiritual experience.
Some people hunger for the spiritual experience.
Others hunger for religious structure or purpose. I think the combination is more satisfying than either one by itself. Also note that many of the people who write in wish their privacy preserved. Thank you for your cooperation with these restrictions.