It's 5:07 Friday afternoon, and Shabbat draws near. Normally, I say I am "racing to Shabbat," because there are a million things to do to make the Temple ready for the congregation. For once, I am not racing, and I am looking forward to Shabbat as a worshipper. Tonight is Brotherhood Shabbat, a B'not Mitzvah, and there will be 2 blessings on the bimah - a family who is moving away, and a milestone birthday. All are special, and sacred. This Shabbat, I am thankful that I have the time to savor it, enjoy it, and participate in it fully.