If you choose to develop and evolve your relationship with god, thenwhy would you choose to do so through the fallacy of man-made church?The scriptures weren't faxed here from heaven. How do you REALLY knowthat God's listening?
Well, you do it not because some rabbi told you but because YOU believe in him (God)...and also believe that Torah is the word of God...
Otherwise, what is the purpose at all in believing?
If you truly believe in God, you will believe in his commandments and follow them...