TEMPLE AKIBA of CULVER CITY
Our Light Shines Brighter Together
Temple Akiba Events
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Akiba Day Camp
June 15 - August 7, 2026
Whether it’s swimming, arts & crafts, or playing a new sport, by interacting with their peers, campers learn the importance of participating with others & building successful relationships. Akiba Day Camp provides activities that kids entering kindergarten - 10th love!
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Community BBQ & Open House
Friday, July 10, Dinner at 5:30 PM, Service at 6:30 PM
Join us for a community BBQ, sponsored by our Sisterhood & Men's Group. In addition, come for our Open House where you can meet clergy, staff, & learn about our programs.
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Akiba Resident Camp
July 19 - August 2
Akiba Resident Camp is a sleepaway camp that provides Jewish youth an inclusive and immersive Camp experience – always filled with expected traditions and new, creative programming from our home-grown and trained Akiba Staff.
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Trivia Brunch
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Don't let your kids have all the fun this summer! We invite you to attend a trivia brunch event. We'll sip, nosh, & participate in a high energy & fun morning of trivia, good sportsmanship & lots of campy Akiba spirit. Childcare will be available.
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Music Under the Stars Presented by Men’s Group
Saturday, July 25 at 7:00 PM
An Evening of Folk Music & Community Singing with Cindy Paley
Join us under the stars for a magical evening of folk music & spirited sing-alongs, led by the beloved Cindy Paley!
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Shabbat at the Shore
Friday, July 31 at 6:00 PM
Find your spot in the sand at Toes Beach & join us for our Shabbat at the Shore, where we will center our souls with the music of the earth, sky, and sea! Please remember to bring your own beach chairs & blankets. Services will only be in person.
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.
