I think we've got a mindset problem here, certainly in Jewish communities.

When did we replace Tradition, one we proudly declared is an at home, family Tradition? One with Shabbat, Hanukkah, prayer, and meals that we can do on our own.

We've traded our Tradition for "services"
It is good that we have communal places, they are important to who we are and how we do Jewish. But let us not replace "Judaism" with "services" They aren't the same.

Instead:
Set up a chevruta (study partnership) with someone. Select a text, you can use ( @SefariaProject) and learn over Zoom. I do it with @RabbiMarkAsherG every week!
Learn the blessings over food! Each moment that you eat a snack you can deepen your engagement with the Tradition.
When you go for a walk, you can learn the blessings over seeing plants and nature. Borei Maaseh Bereshit, God who makes creation. You can meditate on Heshchel's understanding of "Awe" when you experience that nature.
You can learn the prayers and pray at home on your own. Wrap yourself in that Tallit in the morning and take as long as you want, reciting each letter and word at your own pace.
Meditate! Breathe in and out, filling your body and your spirit with positivity. Think about the idea of chesed, of loving-kindness, and think about each and every person you want to send that energy to.
Each of these are Jewish things you can do at home that aren't "Services" Being Jewish can mean a great deal and I know that you can find creative ways.
If you have been a 2x/year Jew, what an AMAZING opportunity to try something new. To dig deep and find something meaningful that you can add to your family, to your own life, to your daily living, to live differently than you did before.
Each day is an opportunity, take it.
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