Brandeis Farewell




I joined Brandeis 7 years ago and overtime I've seen 45 colleagues come and go. I never thought the day would arrive when I'd join that list. But on occasion I wondered when the time would come and under what conditions.

This morning, I drove over for a farewell. The excitement over our move was felt in the halls but sadness too, as it marked the end of a chapter and entering another. As my boss said "if it were for any other reason, Tamar, I'd be angry."

Since I don't want to forget the kind words shared with me, I'll post them here:

"I wish you and your family all good wishes. You are a truly talented woman and a joy to know. Thank you for all of your help over the past few years. It has certainly been a great  pleasure to work with you. May you have the best of everything."- Lydia A.

"BNC will miss you. You have advanced us a long way on the technology path and have taught many of us older members to be comfortable with new devices and new ways of doing things. I wish you well in your new life. Am Yisrael Chai!" - Ron L.

"I wish you much happiness in your move to Israel. How wonderful to realize your dreams and to be able to share them with your children. I will miss you. You have been a true friend and reliable help to me as I fumbled my way through chapter and national challenges. I hope some day to take your offer to visit you at Beit Shemesh. I wish you an easy transition." - Nancy L.

"We all will miss you.  So happy that your family is fulfilling a dream. You have been such a help to the BNC members, myself included. You made it so much easier in working and doing things for B.N.C."- Elaine B.

"Oh Tamar. I send you off with such mixed feelings! Joy for you that you are going to live your dream....but sadness for us, for your loss to Brandeis and BNC! I wish you nothing but the best...and send thanks for all you did for me and for our organization!" - Barb S.

"I hope you and your family will be very happy in Israel. It has been wonderful knowing you and I will always be grateful for your help with technology and so much more. Best wishes on your new life in Israel." - Ruth B. 

"Tamar I was delighted to get the news that you will be returning home to Israel. Wishing you everything wonderful. Please stay in touch." - Judy L.

"Tamar, please know you will be missed dearly. It has been a pleasure working with you. Best of luck to you and your beautiful family in Israel. After our recent visit, I can understand the desire to go. I sincerely hope our paths will cross again sometime." - Audree D. 

"How exciting! So many wonderful things are happening to you and your family. I wish you all an easy move and much happiness in your new home.  How many people are lucky to have the fulfillment of a dream?  God bless and safe travels.  You will be hard to replace." - Lynne G. 

"Dear Tamar,  Vicki and I are delighted that your dream has become a reality. Making Aliyah will enhance your spiritual journey. May HaShem bless you, your entire famiy and K'lal Yisrael  with peace." - Bruce L.

"Tamar, while my first reaction was such surprise, after reading your beautiful letter to all, I do understand how important this move is to you and Josh and I am so pleased for you. It has been a pleasure and joy to watch you blossom these past 7 years. I am very proud of you and all you have accomplished." - Janice F. 

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One door closes, another opens. I'm sure and hopeful. Thank you Brandeis University, for all this time and to Beth Bernstein, who not only was my supervisor but became family. 
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I woke up this morning under the Brandeis blanket given as a gift, realized and proud that I not only leave as an employee, but as a graduate. Brandeis will forever be a part of me. 

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