Modern Judaism faces a paradox: while intellectually vibrant, it has lost the poetic vitality that once made its rituals transformative spiritual experiences. Through qualitative analysis of contemporary synagogue worship, this research reveals how the abandonment of poetry in Jewish religious practice has created a spiritual vacuum, particularly alienating youth and intellectuals from organized Judaism. Literary and theological examination of traditional Jewish texts demonstrates that the Bible and ancient liturgy are fundamentally rooted in poetic language that evokes profound emotional responses and conveys sacred meaning. Yet today's synagogues have largely reduced worship services to forums for social issues or ethnic identity, stripped of mystery and aesthetic sensitivity. This shift helps explain why many seekers, especially young people, turn to alternative spiritual experiences, including drug-related exploration. While modern Judaism exhibits intellectual sophistication, it often lacks the genuine belief and spiritual presence that poetry naturally cultivates. The findings indicate that restoring poetry's essential role in Jewish worship could address fundamental spiritual needs currently unmet by purely cultural or nationalistic identification, potentially rebuilding bridges to alienated community members and enriching access to the sacred mystery underlying human existence.