One of the strangest things to emerge from this study was the huge number of respondents who said they are Jewish, but have no religion.

If someone is Jewish, and Judaism is a religion, how is it possible to be “Jewish, No Religion?” Quite simply, it isn’t. One can be Jewish and not religious, or Jewish and not currently practicing, but you can’t be Jewish and have no religion.

I don’t claim to be particularly observant. I do have faith and I try to lead a moral life. While I respect all of the Laws, most are impossible to follow. I think everyone is entitled to interpret Judaism and follow it in their own way. Nobody should be disconnected from the Jewish Community simply because they’re not observant.

Do you think “Jewish, No Religion” is a fallacy?

Have you heard that Len Jenoff was released from prison this week?

For those who didn’t follow the case, here’s a little background. In 1994, Fred Neulander hired Len Jenoff to kill his wife, Carol—in her own home, during a staged robbery, where she was viciously beaten to death.

Oh, did I mention that Fred was a Rabbi and Len was his congregant?!

This case has always fascinated me because it’s so unbelievable. How could a Rabbi do this? How could a congregant do this to his Rebbetzin? Popular opinion says that Fred wanted Carol dead so he could start a new life with his mistress. There may be some truth in that, but I think it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Fred is an ego maniac who cares about no one other than himself, especially his own 3 children—one of whom was the responding paramedic to his own mother’s murder! That is the true definition of heartless.

As for Len, he’s a pathetic scumbag. Yes, he’s a drunk who met the Rabbi at AA. Yes, he was easily manipulated by him. Yes, he’s a liar. In a very small way, he’s another one of Fred’s victims; however, no one forced him to take part in the murder. He is responsible for his own actions.

Now, he gets a new life, thanks to a plea deal. Does he deserve to walk out of prison? That’s not for me to say, but I know one thing for sure:

This innocent lady will never walk out of her grave.

Do you think Len Jenoff deserves to be released?

According to this Pew study, Jews are more unaffiliated than ever. We can discuss the causes and remedies (and I plan to later), but right now I want to address it from a strictly emotional level.

I truly believe most Jews are unaffiliated by default. They crave community, but, for a variety of reasons, find it impossible.

That’s why I’m starting this blog. I want to create a safe, supportive forum for Jewish Ladies—from all walks of life, all ages, all beliefs.  Here we can discuss both Secular and Religious issues without being marginalized. Here we can all feel welcome, wanted, and valued.

Let your voice be heard!