Testimonials

Lisa Moriah Chenthitta
“I am filled with gratitude for Sue’s leadership, dedication, vision, wisdom, creativity, and passion for learning! These remarkable qualities shall leave an enduring impact on our congregation. Sue’s dedication to adult learning has enriched our community in lasting ways. She has inspired us, challenged us, and guided us with such generosity of spirit. Sue’s commitment to Torah and lifelong learning has strengthened our synagogue and elevated our shared journey. ”
Thelma Bronet
“As a lifelong non-religious person, I never thought I would choose to engage in spiritual direction. I met Sue through her work as a Jewish educator and began spiritual direction totally unsure of what I was looking for or what I would find. Sue was the perfect partner in this process. She was patient with my stubbornness, warm and affirming with me and my process, and pushed in the right ways to help me work through my resistance. I went through a number of life and work transitions during my time in spiritual direction and each time I felt better able to navigate them, in part, due to the thoughtful and intentional conversations I had with Sue.”
Noah Henry-Darwish
“Three words describe Sue: relatable, innovative, passionate Sue has a unique ability to meet people where they are, which is why she is able to relate to and gain the admiration and respect from both kids and adults. As a seasoned and deeply experienced collaborator, she brings people together with an energy that’s both infectious and inspiring. How fortunate we have been at our congregation to have had Sue’s creative vision and out-of-the-box thinking to guide and energize our learning community as it continues to grow.”
Shari Krell
“I worked with Sue through an important transitional time in my life and work. Throughout, Sue always set the right tone, pace and use of humor in our conversations, which gave me ample space to express myself, cry, laugh, and explore deep spiritual and emotional places. She had the uncanny ability to pick the perfect poem from a vast archive of possibilities to begin our time, which typically, and seemingly unwittingly, was right on target for our discussion. Her deep reflective listening skills were incredible and while I knew she was saying back to me what I had said to her, her nuanced re-telling was so artful, it always added another dimension of insight that opened my understanding further. I highly recommend Sue for anyone in need of thoughtful Spiritual Direction.”
Gillian Murphy-Stephans
“I met Sue as a student of hers in Judaism 101. When she surveyed the class to see if anyone was interested in Spiritual Guidance, I leapt at the opportunity. We had our first meeting one month before the Covid 19 Pandemic lockdown began. I could not have known how much I would gain from one hour of virtual meeting with Sue every month for the next two years. Sue met me where I was every time we convened. She allowed me to use the time as therapy when I needed it, critical thinking when I needed it, an educational space if I asked for that…but most importantly, she invited me to externalize my tumultuous inner monologue and would then expertly organize all of it into a manageable, actionable summary. She listens on many levels, and I always felt supported and never judged. She offers feedback in practical and poetic ways which attend not only to the rational mind, but to the soul. Sue is a blessing in our world, and I encourage anyone and everyone to work with her.”
Emma Norman
“I had the good fortune of meeting Sue while studying for my conversion to Judaism. I appreciated the depth of her knowledge and had the benefit of receiving spiritual direction as I navigated the conversion process. Once completed, Sue and I worked together for another two years as I explored my connection with Judaism, my community, and the world. She was a steadfast guide as I wrestled with the application of Jewish life in a secular world. She was skilled in gently presenting alternatives in my way of thinking and helping me define and commit to actions. Through my work with her, I was able to establish a solid spiritual framework to guide my life.”
Kathryn Santana Goldman
“Sue is so wonderful and helpful! Our discussions are so useful, and I come away from them feeling so supported and refreshed. I'm so grateful to the mentorship program, to Sue for being a mentor, and to you for choosing her for me. I just wish I had a Sue for all other parts of my life!”
Leah Savage