Rabbi Immerman's Installation Weekend
Join us for a weekend celebrating transition, tradition, and community.
We invite you to participate in this historic moment cementing the power of Sukkat Shalom.
During our first ever Senior Rabbi Installation Service, we will celebrate those who founded, believed, supported, and created Sukkat Shalom. We will honor everyone who calls this community their home. We will commit to strengthening our Sukkah for our children and the generations to come.
During this special weekend of celebration and worship, we will joyfully install Brian P. Immerman as our Senior Rabbi, as Rabbi Samuel N. Gordon passes the Torah and officially becomes our Rabbi Emeritus. We will also celebrate and recognize several new members of our professional team.
Rabbi Immerman's formal installation will take place during Shabbat Worship on Friday, November 10 in the sanctuary at Sukkat Shalom, followed by a special concert on Saturday evening and Family Concert on Sunday morning.
This momentous occasion calls for a celebration to match! Joining in on the festivities is Rabbi Immerman's close friend and mentor, Rabbi Joe Black. Rabbi Black is the Senior Rabbi of Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado and an accomplished musical performer. To learn more about Rabbi Black, click here.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, November 10
6:30 pm - Shabbat Worship and Installation followed by Oneg Celebration
Join us for Shabbat Worship celebrating the installation of Senior Rabbi Brian P. Immerman in the sanctuary at Sukkat Shalom, with Rabbi Samuel N. Gordon, our clergy team, and special guest, Rabbi Joe Black. A festive Oneg will follow in the social hall.
Saturday, November 11
7:30 pm - Rabbi Joe Black in Concert
8:30 pm - Dessert Reception
Rabbi Joe Black is a nationally recognized pioneer of Jewish contemporary music who has recorded six albums of original Jewish music. We are thrilled to present this very special concert in the intimate setting of the Sukkat Shalom's sanctuary in honor of Rabbi Immerman's installation. Join your family and friends in the social hall following the concert for a delicious dessert reception.
Sunday, November 12
10:30 am - Family Concert with Rabbi Black
Rabbi Black will share several family-friendly songs from his children's albums and other fun and silly music. No registration is necessary for this event - feel free to bring your family and friends!
11:00 am - Caffeine for the Brain with Rabbi Black and Eric Fingerhut
Rabbi Black and Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), will discuss the current state of North American Jewry and what they see as exciting trends in spirituality and engagement. Read Mr. Fingerhut's bio by clicking here. No registration is necessary for this event.
