In 1960s Israel, a profound spiritual vacuum emerged in the wake of achieved statehood, prompting diverse groups of Israelis to forge an innovative path between secular nationalism and Orthodox tradition. The Mevakshei Derekh (Seekers of a Path) movement arose from this crisis, uniting kibbutzniks, urban intellectuals, and native-born sabras in their quest for authentic Jewish spiritual expression. Through ethnographic research, including participant observation and member interviews, this research reveals a generational schism where the founding generation's revolutionary idealism gave way to materialism and spiritual emptiness among their children. Movement participants, drawing from both secular and moderately religious backgrounds, organized retreats and study groups to develop novel forms of Jewish spiritual practice and social engagement. Their journey exposed a compelling paradox: members struggled to reconcile intellectual skepticism toward traditional religious concepts while yearning for meaningful Jewish identity and community connection. Though hampered by limited professional leadership and resources, Mevakshei Derekh exemplified a broader societal need to transcend material achievement through personal spiritual growth and social responsibility. The movement's efforts to bridge secular Zionism and religious tradition hold lasting implications for Israel-Diaspora relations and the ongoing evolution of Israeli Jewish identity.