Conservative Jewish laity demonstrate stronger religious commitment than commonly portrayed by their rabbinic leadership, with 61% acknowledging obligation to Jewish law compared to 49% among Reform Jews. Through exegetical analysis of the Second Commandment and midrashic sources, coupled with contemporary survey data and synagogue participation patterns, this research reveals how ordinary Conservative Jews mirror the devotional practices of historical exemplars. Conservative Jews maintain significant institutional engagement, representing 43% of synagogue-affiliated Jews and showing substantial investment in intensive Jewish education through day schools and camps. Rather than declining observance, the shift from Friday evening to Saturday morning services as primary worship indicates evolving but deepening religious practice. The Rabbinical Assembly's preoccupation with homosexuality issues appears driven more by external political pressure than congregational priorities, echoing problematic historical patterns of imposed reform seen in the Napoleonic era. Evidence suggests Conservative laity actively seek enhanced Jewish practice and prefer traditional boundaries over halakhic revolutionary change, indicating that leadership should realign priorities toward Jewish continuity rather than ideologically divisive issues.