Michael Graetz's bold proposal to transform Israel's Masorti movement into a political party rests on fundamentally flawed theological and practical assumptions. Through close reading of Graetz's proposals, historical contextualization of Zionist religious thought, and comparative analysis of Conservative Judaism's challenges in both Israel and North America, this critical response reveals significant concerns about his vision for Israeli religious life. While Graetz correctly identifies Israel's need for religious transformation, his theological framework lacks the comprehensiveness and coherence necessary to resonate with secular Israelis. The evidence suggests that politicization may actually diminish, rather than enhance, religious movements' effectiveness and cultural influence. Both Israeli Masorti and global Conservative Judaism instead require a genuinely transformative vision that addresses contemporary theological challenges, embraces inclusive Jewish relationships, and articulates a progressive yet traditional approach to Jewish law before considering political mobilization. This analysis employs textual analysis and theological critique to demonstrate why Graetz's specific formulation, though well-intentioned, falls short of providing the new religious vision that Israel needs.