The nature of Jewish religious obligation has shifted dramatically in modern times, yet mitzvot (commandments) remain central to Conservative Judaism's vision of authentic religious life. While traditional concepts of divine command have diminished in contemporary Jewish consciousness, mitzvot serve as vital instruments for achieving holiness, ethical development, and divine connection. Through analysis of traditional rabbinic sources and modern Jewish thinkers including Heschel, Kaplan, and Finkelstein, comparative religious analysis reveals Judaism's distinctive emphasis on deed over belief, contrasting sharply with Christianity's faith-centered approach. Tracing mitzvot from biblical origins through rabbinic development illuminates various interpretive frameworks - symbolic, rational, and experiential - though purely symbolic interpretations prove insufficient for understanding their full significance. Rather, mitzvot function as transformative practices that purify human character and create awareness of ultimate responsibility. This research advocates for Conservative Judaism to promote "mitzvah-true Judaism" emphasizing voluntary religious obligation and gradual growth in observance, positioning ritual and ethical mitzvot as complementary paths toward holiness and meaningful Jewish identity in contemporary contexts.