Dear Friends and Colleagues: The synagogue where I am employed has decided to severely cut the librarian position down to 8 hours a month. Needless to say, I will be leaving by June 15 (maybe June 8). I was informed that they will be planning for a library commons or educational commons, but as is the case for many a synagogue, it may not include a librarian - or at least, not me. Like a Hillel sandwich, I've been feeling the sting of maror but also the sweetness of charoset. The collection here is full of incredible treasures and I have been privileged to tend it and share it for 12 years. Its historical legacy has touched many! It will evolve without me and I will evolve without it. I'm already embracing the next chapter!
Though I had planned to attend the conference, I have changed my plans and will not be there this year, sadly. I know that it will be fabulous and I will miss seeing you all! I hope to show up next year, if only for a day or a meal! It has been a great ride and I will likely stay involved with AJL for another year. My home email is toby...@gmail.com<mailto:toby...@gmail.com> in case you would like to stay in touch. Kol Tov, Toby Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 206-693-3379<tel:206-693-3379> Seattle 425-559-2578<tel:425-559-2578> Bellevue http://lib.tdhs-nw.org<http://lib.tdhs-nw.org/>
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