Education Education is necessary in all aspects of life in order to stimulate self-examination and thought. The primary role of USY in educating is not to make people believe in G-d, or even in the fundamental concepts of Judaism. The coolest thing about Judaism is that we are encouraged to question, and not to accept with blind faith. Spirituality Religion opens the door for a spiritual connection to Judaism. Like educating about Judaism, this is also something no one can make you do, and you can't expect it to happen all at once.
Spirituality is something that grows over time based on experience.
Each person has to make their own spiritual connection for it to work. The importance of this is immediately evident, as 'God and Spirituality' is the educational theme of International Convention '97 in my home city of Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love. That was going to be my next answer. The way this portion is read varies according to the community and synagogue. This option on the page gives a breakdown and explanation of the meaning and action in the parsha.