men's group
A cornerstone of Temple Akiba since its inception, the Men’s Group provides an opportunity for both men and women to join together in various activities that are enriching, entertaining, and enjoyable. (Scroll down to see the Upcoming Events Calendar.) Sometimes the activities are serious, sometimes they are light, but they are always opportunities for us to come together outside of our daily lives to meet, to talk, to laugh or cry as one.
Each member has the opportunity to suggest activities and events that will be of interest to each other and to the wider Temple community. During the course of the year we will host musical performances, cinematic events, lectures and talks. Generally, these will be oriented towards the Jewish perspective, but not limited to it.
For questions about joining the Men’s Group, please contact Men’s Group Trustee, Herman Barnathan at hbarnat16@gmail.com
2023-2024 Upcoming Calendar of Events
November 191, 2024 - Movie Night - Image of Victory
December 17, 2024 - Israel Discussion - The Men’s Group will be hosting an analysis and discussion on the current situation in Israel. We will be discussing, Gaza, Lebanon, & Iran. In addition, we will cover the current political and economic status in Israel.
January 12, 2025 - Tour of the Ronald Reagan Library
January 28, 2025 - Discussion with Steve Zipperstein, author of "The Legal Case for Palestine: ACritical Assessment", "Zionism, Palestinian Nationalism and the Law1939-1948, and "Law and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: The Trials ofPalestine". He will be addressing many of the legal issues Israel isfacing including in the UN, The International Criminal Court, and theInternation Court of Justice, along with the legal requirements of the OsloAccord.
May 23, 2025 - Men’s Group Shabbat Service
Previous Events
Dec 28, 2021 - Discussion on Israel, to see the presentation, click here
Jan 25, 2022 - Book Presentation: Tim Boyce, to talk about Odd Nansen, author of Day to Day: One Man's Diary of Survival in Nazi Concentration Camps.
July 29, 2022 - First Annual Men’s Group BBQ, following the Shabbat service
September 20, 2022 - Culver City Candidates Forum - School Board Candidates Forum can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l8dwmWkxvs
November 14, 2022 - Discussion with Author, Eric Nusbaum on his book, Stealing Home, about the history of Dodger Stadium
November 20, 2022 - Tour of the Ronald Reagan Library
March, 28, 2023 - Men’s Group Movie Night - The Counterfeiters
November 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Temple Akiba - Book Discussion with Rabbi Stanley M. Davids on his book, Re-Forming Judaism: Moments of Disruption in Jewish Thought - This will be a thought provoking meeting and a chance talk and question many of the things in Jewish life we take for granted.
December 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM - Guided tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Auschwitz Exhibit
December 19, 2023 - Men’s Group Meeting: Inside Israel & the Gaza War, Today and the Day After Tomorrow
January 30, 2024 - Book Discussion at 7:00 PM at Temple Akiba with Steve DuPaul, author of The Left Coast Irregulars - A Rock & Roll Confidential Mystery. He will be talking about his life touring with major bands, such as Bruce Springsteen (which forms much of the basis for his book) and his work in television producing and directing shows such as NYPD Blue (for which he won an Emmy and was nominated many times), The Good Doctor, NCIS-LA, CSI-NY and many others.
March 12, 2024 - Movie Night, Showing Israeli Film, Ahed’s Knee
March 26, 2024 - Temple Akiba Moth Hour - An evening of story telling by Temple members
