Welcome new TE President Lindsey Sussman!
I am honored to be writing my first article as TE’s president. Since we first joined in 2013, I have loved TE, and have been grateful for the energy, peace and community it provided me and my family. I had heard bits and pieces of TE’s history, knew that there were layers to what makes us so special, but didn’t know the specifics. My family had a great experience with the TE school which is skillfully led by Olga and the school teachers. Not being raised in a religious family, getting to know Rabbi, learning from him, being comforted and supported by him, and watching our community thrive thanks to his presence has been amazing.
This year, I’ve had the privilege of learning more about TE’s history and have been peeling back the layers of what makes TE so special. I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with so many wonderful past TE presidents, and connecting with new and longtime members. I’ve heard stories about TE in its early years, I saw a TE membership directory from the 80’s, and a video from TE’s 50th anniversary. The love and respect in people’s voices as they speak about past members who were the heart and soul of TE over the decades reinforced that we are a special place that thrives because of connections and commitments.
I am humbled to be joining this special group of TE layleaders who work to strengthen and sustain our beautiful community. I’m excited to continue to learn and listen, and I encourage you to ask each other, and me questions, share stories and continue to participate to keep TE strong.