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.
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that's so funny. for once i arrived at temple last night way ahead of time. maybe it was since we were beginning the barshop style service at 6:30. i still was early and hardly anybody was around. i took my time setting up. i had already practiced earlier so i didnt really need to warm up any more but i did anyway and it felt good. it made for a peaceful transition into shabbat and the service. i didnt have a lot to play last night due to the musical selection and instrumentation but enjoyed playing with ms. jean white. i coiuldn't hear the men's choir too well, though, but when i did, they sounded fabulous. it was especially meaningful to see my friends the shapiros on the bimah saying goodbye at least for now. im going to miss those kids. the parents too.
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