Conservative Judaism has increasingly adopted an anti-sacrifice agenda in its liturgy, systematically removing or altering references to ancient Temple worship - most notably changing na'aseh ve-nakriv (we shall do and sacrifice) to asu ve-hikrivu (they did and sacrificed). Through textual analysis of liturgical modifications in Siddur Sim Shalom and earlier Conservative prayer books, examination of nine scholarly theories on sacrifice's origins and meaning, and interpretation of biblical and rabbinic sources, this research reveals how ritual meaning emerges not from literal word comprehension but through prescribed, repetitive actions that create sacred order. Biblical sacrifice functioned primarily as a means of "bringing near" (hikriv) to God, serving as intermediary communication rather than primitive practice. The current Conservative approach reflects a problematic literalism that transforms meaningful ritual language into mere historical statements. Rather than eliminating supposedly embarrassing vestiges of Temple worship, Conservative Judaism would better serve its community by embracing scholarly interpretation and treating sacrificial references as opportunities for spiritual connection with tradition. This analysis advances our understanding of the ongoing tension between historical authenticity and contemporary relevance in Jewish liturgical development.