I just finished reading an interesting fiction book (keyword: fiction). It was called "The Ladies Auxilliary" by Tova Mirvis. It talks in detail about an orthodox community in Memphis, the rituals, the holidays, etc. I must have grown up very sheltered, but I can't say that I've known anyone who is Jewish, much less orthodox.

I'm interested in learning about this. Does anyone have links?

I dobn't know about links, but I"m an orthodox Jew - I'd be happy to try to answer questions. You might try: www.aish.org or www.askmoses.org