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Temple Sinai thanks its religious school teachers

Temple Sinai hosted a Shabbat L'Morim at Temple Sinai on April 7 to recognize its religious school teachers and the retirement of longtime religious school director Sue Huntting.


  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 11:08 a.m. April 8, 2017
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As members of Temple Sinai filed into the temple's ballroom for the Shabbat L'Morim reception dinner on April 7, it was clear who the guest of honor was. 

"Sue (Huntting) did so much to raise the bar of our Religious School over the last almost decade," event chairwoman Laurie Lachowitzer. 

The event honored all of the temple's Religious School teachers, but particular thanks was paid to Huntting, who is retiring after nine years as Religious School Director. 

Huntting's husband also served as the temple's rabbi for 23 years, bringing her tenure of service to 24 years. 

"It's the end of a very long chapter that took a lot of twists along the way," Huntting said. 

As she mingled with parents and children, it was easy for Huntting to identify what she would miss most. 

"The kids," Huntting said. "That's a no brainer."

Ariel Drost and Cassandra Winters
Ariel Drost and Cassandra Winters
Joan Michlin and Evie Bates
Joan Michlin and Evie Bates
Kim Rosenberg, Bethany Leinweber and Skip Dyrda
Kim Rosenberg, Bethany Leinweber and Skip Dyrda
Celia Collier colors a card for Sue Huntting.
Celia Collier colors a card for Sue Huntting.
Liya, Nili and  Ori Elan
Liya, Nili and Ori Elan
Nili and Liya Elan
Nili and Liya Elan
Kathy Stern, Becca Huntting and Harriett Kittner
Kathy Stern, Becca Huntting and Harriett Kittner
Amelia Hilton and Lucy Thomas
Amelia Hilton and Lucy Thomas
Mary Collier and Liza Collier
Mary Collier and Liza Collier
Pictures created by Religious School students were displayed near the entrance of the event.
Pictures created by Religious School students were displayed near the entrance of the event.
Everett Vaughan shows off a card he made for his teacher.
Everett Vaughan shows off a card he made for his teacher.
Sue Huntting and Geoffrey Huntting
Sue Huntting and Geoffrey Huntting
Sue Huntting looks at photos in the commemorative photo album she was given to recognize her nine years of service as Religious School director.
Sue Huntting looks at photos in the commemorative photo album she was given to recognize her nine years of service as Religious School director.
Kathy Stern and event chairwoman Laurie Lachowitzer
Kathy Stern and event chairwoman Laurie Lachowitzer
Elaine Merker and Bruce Walonick
Elaine Merker and Bruce Walonick
Brian, Lauren, Lillian and Gideon Hersh
Brian, Lauren, Lillian and Gideon Hersh
Laura Freedman and Jason Collier
Laura Freedman and Jason Collier

 

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