TEMPLE AKIBA of CULVER CITY
Our Light Shines Brighter Together
Temple Akiba Events
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Donor Recognition Gathering
Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We are excited to thank all of our members who made gifts of $180 or more above their membership dues in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Please join us as we express our gratitude with a reception. Shabbat services to follow where you will be recognized by our clergy.
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Open House & Back to Shul Welcome Night
Friday, August 28 at 5:30 PM
Come visit and experience a warm, welcoming place to connect, celebrate, and grow Jewishly together. Meet clergy & staff, learn about our programs, and join us for services. Refreshments will be served.
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First Day of Religious School
Sunday, August 30 at 9:00 AM
We look forward to welcoming new and returning families as we kick off an exciting year of learning, friendship, and community. Come meet our teachers, explore the classrooms, and learn about the wonderful experiences planned for the year ahead.
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Slichot Service
Friday, September 5 at 7:00 PM
Let us look within during this meaningful evening of introspection, study, and spiritual preparation. Join us as we welcome the High Holy Days with reflection, community, and renewed spirit.
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High Holy Days
September 5 - September 21
We hope you and your family will be joining us for High Holy Days this year! Learn more about the services schedule, purchasing tickets, adding names to our Yizkor Book, or registering for childcare.
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Akiba Family Camp
November 20 - 22, 2026 At Camp Bob Waldorf
Join this rejuvenated Temple Akiba tradition to experience Shabbat in nature, bond with your family and make new friends. During this weekend adventure, your family will enjoy 5 meals, plenty of yummy treats, art, sports, Shabbat & Havdallah with our clergy and so much more!
A Reform Jewish temple celebrating inclusive worship, education, camps, activities, and social action across Los Angeles since 1952.
Our services are warm and community centered, with music, and meaningful Torah readings.
Our preschool and religious school offers meaningful Jewish education, cultural exploration, and community-building.
“We invite you to help us bring more light and goodness into this world.”
Rabbi Zachary Shapiro, Temple Akiba
Celebrate What Makes Temple Akiba Special
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Play-based learning in our ECC for ages 18 months through TK, in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
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Children build Jewish identity through learning, music, community, and tradition.
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Akiba Day Camp and Akiba Resident Camp (sleepaway) filled with fun, friendship, and Jewish spirit.
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Weekly services, celebrations, High Holy Day programming, music-filled Shabbats, community dinners, and more.
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Torah study, guest speakers, musical guests, Artists in Residence, social groups, Havurot, and even Akiba softball.
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From baby namings and B-Mitzvah, to weddings and memorials, our clergy and community are here through it all.
