A moral code centering on God was all right. A morality that sprang from your experience, sense of justice, thoughts, and political beliefs was all right. Some of the people identified themselves as Jews and Unitarians. There was no rabbi. After some socializing, one of the men suggested we get started with the service, and, acting almost as a facilitator, he invited people to read parts of the liturgy.
Women read, men read, the kids read.
Some Jewish people would be mortified by all this, but I think Al might have enjoyed it. I joined the congregation and have gone back for services and social gatherings. The group doesn't have its own synagogue, but meets in the homes of its members. I've agreed to have services at my place on an upcoming Saturday. I wonder how Al would have felt about that.