Susan Wehle
American Jewish Renewal cantor (1953–2009)
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Susan Wehle (May 14, 1953[1] – February 12, 2009) was ordained the first American female Jewish Renewal cantor (hazzan) in 2006.[2][3]
Born14 May 1953
Died12 February 2009 (aged 55)
Clarence, New York, United States
OccupationJewish Renewal cantor
Employer(s)Temple Beth Am; Temple Sinai
Susan Wehle | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 May 1953 |
| Died | 12 February 2009 (aged 55) Clarence, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Jewish Renewal cantor |
| Employer(s) | Temple Beth Am; Temple Sinai |
| Known for | First American female Jewish Renewal cantor |
| Works | Songs of Healing and Hope |
| Children | Jonah Wehle; Jake Wehle |
| Parent(s) | Hana Wehle; Kurt Wehle |
Wehle was a cantor for Temple Beth Am in Williamsville, New York and Temple Sinai in Amherst, New York for nine years.[4][5] She created one CD, Songs of Healing and Hope.[4] Wehle also directed youth and adult choirs and appeared in concerts across the United States, Canada, and Israel.[6]
Weile was the daughter of Holocaust survivors Hana and Kurt Wehle, and had two sons, Jonah and Jake.[4][7] She died in the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 in Clarence, New York.[4]
