Conservative Judaism faced a profound dilemma in the 20th century: how could Jews honor traditional Sabbath travel restrictions when many lived miles from their synagogues? Through analysis of the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards' landmark ruling, this investigation reveals how Conservative authorities crafted a limited exemption permitting transportation solely for synagogue worship. The decision emerged from careful theological and halakhic interpretation of biblical sources, particularly Isaiah 58:13-14, viewed through the lens of modern Jewish life. Two distinct rabbinical perspectives justified this modification - one based on practical necessity given dispersed residential patterns, the other framing it as an emergency provision requiring individual conscience. Yet the exemption remained narrowly defined, explicitly excluding social gatherings, ceremonial events like Bar Mitzvah receptions, and non-worship activities. This careful calibration demonstrates Conservative Judaism's broader approach to preserving the Sabbath's essential character as a time of spiritual withdrawal and divine worship within the domestic sphere, while thoughtfully adapting ancient principles to contemporary realities.