As Israeli society grapples with questions of religious identity, Progressive and Conservative Judaism offer competing visions for connecting secular Jews with their heritage. Through qualitative analysis of personal narratives and observational data, two distinct perspectives emerge: one critiquing Progressive Judaism's modern adaptations as culturally disconnected, and another from a secular Sabra finding Conservative Judaism's approach more accessible. Participant observation at the Jewish Theological Seminary's Student Center in Jerusalem, combined with interviews of religious leaders and practitioners, reveals a significant shift following the Six-Day War, when Israeli youth demonstrated heightened interest in Jewish identity and tradition. While Progressive Judaism faces criticism for superficial modernization that fails to resonate with local traditions, Conservative Judaism's dialogical approach and religious open-endedness appear better positioned for growth, despite institutional challenges and Orthodox opposition. The findings indicate that successful integration of non-Orthodox movements depends less on formal institutional approaches and more on authentic cultural engagement, particularly as younger Israelis seek meaningful connections to Jewish tradition without full religious observance.