This preface introduces a theological colloquium held in June 1997 at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, addressing the contemporary challenges and opportunities facing Conservative Judaism at the close of the twentieth century. The author identifies a growing spiritual awakening among Jews seeking meaning and connection to their religious heritage, presenting both an opportunity for engagement and a challenge for the Conservative Movement to respond effectively. While acknowledging the movement's recent focus on ideological statements such as Emet Ve-Emunah and significant responsa from the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, the author notes a relative neglect of systematic theological discourse. The colloquium methodology involved inviting scholars and practitioners with published expertise in Jewish theology to engage in collaborative intellectual exchange. The initiative addresses fundamental theological questions central to Conservative Judaism, including the nature of divine worship, the authority of halakhah, and the contemporary meaning of the covenant between God and Israel. The author argues that each generation must critically reexamine and reformulate religious foundations in light of contemporary intellectual advances, particularly within a movement employing a critical-historical approach to tradition. The colloquium represents an effort to stimulate theological creativity and provide coherent responses to the spiritual needs of contemporary Jewish communities.