In reply to Ester.
There are several ways to observe Judaism. I have experience with Chabad and would not recommend them. I've been steeped in Reform Judaism all my 61 years and highly recommend.
Comment on Why did it take 40 years to reach the Promised Land? by Jack Frost
This sounds like one cruel God? In other readings on the subject, it was mentioned that this 40 years of wandering was a punishment for not engaging in a conflict to "Take" the land "Promised Land" from its current inhabitants. I guess God…