Conservative Judaism faces a paradox: despite its numerical growth, the movement struggles with declining religious observance and a crisis of commitment among its members. Through comparative analysis of America's three major Jewish denominations, this research reveals how Conservative Judaism's positioning as a middle ground between Orthodox and Reform approaches has inadvertently undermined its effectiveness. By examining structural and theological differences between these movements, the analysis identifies Conservative Judaism's core challenge: a lack of distinctive religious identity beyond its compromise position. Members often join Conservative synagogues for convenience rather than conviction, resulting in minimal commitment to mitzvot and decreased observance. A critical disconnect exists between the movement's theoretical support for halakhah and its failure to provide systematic practical guidance to adherents. The findings demonstrate that sustained Jewish life requires clear halakhic adherence, leading to a proposal for developing a comprehensive Conservative guide to halakhic practice rooted in evolutionary theology. Without establishing normative theology and systematic practicum, Conservative Judaism risks remaining "a program in search of a principle," achieving quantitative but not qualitative success.