I feel disconnected from Torah because I don’t speak Hebrew.

I identify as a Conservative Jew and have always felt a pull toward becoming more observant, especially when it comes to reading Torah and connecting more deeply during services.

Right now, the main practice I consistently keep is not eating pork. I used to cover my hair for a while too, but overall, I struggle with keeping up Jewish laws and practices consistently. Part of that is because I have ADHD, but it’s also just a general feeling of not knowing where to start or how to build better habits.

One thing I really want to prioritize is attending services more regularly, especially for Shabbat. A big challenge for me is that services are almost entirely in Hebrew, and I don’t know Hebrew so even when I go, it’s hard to feel truly connected.

I’d love to hear how others have deepened their observance over time, especially when starting from a place where not everything feels familiar or accessible. How did you build a stronger connection to Shabbat, Torah, or prayer when you don’t read or speak Hebrew?

As a side note… my daughter will be starting Jewish day school and learning Hebrew so I’m happy to fulfill that mitzvah.