upcoming Shabbat

[cellio]

I'll be leading services this Friday night at my synagogue. This is a big deal; lay people don't generally get to do this except as part of committees (sisterhood, etc), and it's not due to rabbinic absence. My rabbi (and I think the associate rabbi) will be there. My rabbi is undoubtedly expending some political capital on my behalf, and I appreciate the opportunity and the trust he shows in me. He'll greet the congregation Friday and explain what's going on and why I get to do this (because of the learning I've done, including in the para-rabbinic program). I'm thrilled to have the chance to (1) lead my congregation and (2) get constructive feedback from my rabbi.

(He's doing the torah service and concluding prayers, and reading torah. I'm giving the d'var torah and leading the rest of the service.)

Comments

[cecerose.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[cellio]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to it. I got to lead a Friday service (and a Shabbat-morning bar mitzvah) when both rabbis were unavoidably away this summer, but I haven't yet been able to lead in a setting where I could get significant feedback from my rabbi. I want that; I want to be as good as him someday. (Why yes, my reach does exceed my grasp. :-) )

[cecerose.livejournal.com]

Why yes, my reach does exceed my grasp. :-)

LOL! Well, the only to extend your reach to exceed your grasp!

I look forward to reading about it...