Weddings
The union of two households is one of the greatest joys in life. Rabbi Sarko happily accompanies couples on their wedding journey, offering customizable ceremonies to honor and consecrate the love of two unique individuals. He offers guidance for rituals and customs, as well as legal requirements in your state. Rabbi Sarko is a firm supporter of marriage equality and is open to officiating at both traditional Jewish ceremonies, as well as multifaith and multicultural expressions of love and commitment.
B-Mitzvah
The Jewish people have carried the Torah across deserts and oceans, through times of trouble and times of peace, from generation to generation. A person’s first time accepting the honor of blessing the Torah is a hallmark of Jewish life. Rabbi Sarko serves as a guide and officiant throughout the B-Mitzvah process. He offers a customizable curriculum and tutoring to prepare for the event, and guidance in the creation of a ceremony that is most meaningful for you. Rabbi Sarko invites students of all ages to engage in an enriching B-Mitzvah experience.
Baby Naming and Brit Milah
Welcoming a new life into the world is many blessings wrapped in one. The Jewish people bring a child into the covenant of our rich tradition through the giving of a special Hebrew name at a ceremony in the home. Some choose to bring male children into the covenant through Brit Milah, the act of circumcision. Rabbi Sarko is happy to officiate at any kind of naming ceremony that your family feels expresses your values.
Funeral and Shiva
Jewish tradition honors the challenging emotional experience of loss by offering compassionate, respectful accompaniment in the days and weeks following the death of a loved one. Rabbi Sarko is available to provide prompt and thoughtful guidance for funeral services, memorials, and sitting shiva with families in times of loss.
