Judaism is not synagogue based, 90% of observance is in the home. If the synagogue is the only arena exposed to then it could appear that that is all there is.
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim describes 14 commandments that women are excused from due to their responsibilities in making the proper abode for G-d in the world.
This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.