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The article focuses on the approach of Conservative Judaism to the application of Halakhah. It describes the approach of Conservative Judaism to real life problems of its constituents. It asserts that the Halakhah always functions in the realm of historical context and real-life events. A comparison on the decision making approach of Conservative Judaism with that of Reform Judaism towards issues relating to Halakhah.

The article emphasizes the importance for Conservative Judaism in the U.S. to reach out to Jewish communities at large. It predicts the future of Conservative Judaism in the country. It explains that Orthodox Judaism and Reform Judaism are making themselves more welcoming to Jewish communities at large. Conservative Judaism has so much to offer to Jewish communities.

The article describes the way Conservative Judaism addresses and deals with issues involving personal questions and struggles by individual Jews relating to their moral sensibility and sense of obligation to the Torah. It explains that Conservative Judaism is laden with inconsistencies and paradoxes. It points out the characteristics of Conservative Judaism that make it different from Orthodox Judaism and Reform Judaism.