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Temple Akiba 2025/2026 Membership

Welcome to your Temple Akiba community.

We’re so grateful for your interest in joining our community. Your membership helps sustain the vibrant programs, services, and connections that make Temple Akiba a place where our light shines brighter together.

If you have a Temple Akiba ShulCloud account please login using the login link in the top right corner of this page prior to filling out this form. If you have any questions, need help with the membership process or are unsure if you have an account, our team is here for you. Reach out to us at admin@templeakiba.net or call us at 310-398-5783.

Membership Payment Options
You may pay your membership dues by check, credit card, or ACH. If you're not paying in full, please set up an automatic payment plan by ACH or credit card before the High Holy Days, along with a minimum first payment of $360.

Religious School Enrollment
Once you complete your membership, we’ll send you the Religious School enrollment form via email. You’ll also find it in the “My Account” section of your ShulCloud portal. If you will not be paying your Religious School tuition in full upon registration, an automatic payment plan by ACH or credit card must be established prior to the first day of Religious School.

Financial Assistance
No one is ever turned away from Temple Akiba due to financial hardship. If your family needs support, simply indicate “Yes” under the financial assistance question at the end of this form, and we’ll guide you through the process with care and confidentiality. Please Note: The Membership form and Financial Assistance request form must be completed in full prior to the Financial Assistance Committee's review. If need assistance completing this form, the Temple staff can help. All members who receive financial aid will be required to setup an automatic payment plan by either ACH or credit card.

* I have read and I understand all of the above. I want to proceed using the New Member form.

Household Information

* How many adults are there in the Membership Household?

* Adult 1 First Name

* Adult 1 Last Name

* Adult 1 Preferred Name

Adult 1 Hebrew Name

* Adult 1 Email

* Adult 1 Cell Phone

* Adult 1 Occupation

Please enter even if retired.

Adult 1 Employer

* Adult 1 Religious background in which you were raised

* Adult 1 Religious Background Other

Please list background in which you were raised.

Adult 1 Date of Conversion (if Applicable)

* Adult 2 First Name

* Adult 2 Last Name

* Adult 2 Preferred Name

Adult 2 Hebrew Name

* Adult 2 Email

* Adult 2 Cell Phone

* Adult 2 Occupation

Please enter even if retired.

Adult 2 Employer

* Adult 2 Religious background in which you were raised

* Adult 2 Religious Background Other

Please list background in which you were raised.

Adult 2 Date of Conversion (if Applicable)

* Adult 1 Birthday

* Adult 2 Birthday

* Address

Address Line 2

* City

* State

* Zip

Home Phone

If you do not have a home phone number, please leave this blank.

* Marital Status

Anniversary Date

Please leave blank if you do not have an anniversary date

* Most Recent or Current Congregational Affiliation/Year

* How did you hear about Temple Akiba?

Please list any relatives and friends who are current members of Temple Akiba

Member Interests and Engagment

At Temple Akiba, we believe each member brings something unique and meaningful to our community. Whether you’re new to Temple life or deeply rooted in it, and whether you have a lot of time to give or an occasional hour or two, we hope you’ll explore ways to connect, grow and contribute. Please let us know what speaks to your heart—we’re excited to help you find your place.

Programs and Activities

We offer a wide range of experiences for all ages and interests—from holiday celebrations to thoughtful learning, soulful music, and lifelong friendships. Check all that apply so we can follow up with more information.

Temple Akiba Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for a fulfilling way to get involved? These ongoing opportunities are a great way to make a difference and connect with fellow members.

Adult 1 Volunteer Opportunities

Blood Drives - Help save a life by donating blood or volunteering during Blood DrivesCaring Community - Outreach to members in need of supportHigh Holy Days - Greeters and ushers for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur servicesHospitality – Help with set-up, greeting, and clean-up for Temple eventsRoom Parent/Helper - Assist your child’s Religious School or ECC classSpecial Events - Help plan the Purim Carnival, Mishloach Manot, Gala and other major eventsPurim Shpiel - Help with production, costumes/props and rehearsals for our musical telling of the story of PurimTikkun Olam - Social action programs and activities devoted to repairing the world, including Mitzvah Day

Adult 2 Volunteer Opportunities

Committees

Your voice matters. Our committees are essential in shaping the present and future of Temple Akiba. If you're curious about any of these groups, let us know—we’d love to tell you more.

Share Your Gifts

We’d love to know more about your talents, passions, and ideas.

* Does Adult 1 have any professional skills or creative gifts to share with the community? (e.g. Art, music, legal, media, communications, engineering, etc.)

* Does Adult 2 have any professional skills or creative gifts to share with the community? (e.g. Art, music, legal, media, communications, engineering, etc.)

* Are there other interests or volunteer ideas you'd like us to know about?

* Please list your other interests and/or volunteer ideas:

Children

Unmarried children under the age of 25 who reside in the household are included in your membership. If you already have a ShulCloud account please only enter children below who are not already listed in your account.

* Do you have any children INCLUDED in your membership that are NOT listed on your account?

* Child 1 First Name

* Child 1 Last Name

* Child 1 Preferred Name

Child 1 Hebrew Name

* Child 1 Gender Identifies As

* Child 1 Date of Birth

* Child 2 First Name

* Child 2 Last Name

* Child 2 Preferred Name

Child 2 Hebrew Name

* Child 2 Gender Identifies As

* Child 2 Date of Birth

* Child 3 First Name

* Child 3 Last Name

* Child 3 Preferred Name

Child 3 Hebrew Name

* Child 3 Gender Identifies As

* Child 3 Date of Birth

* Child 4 First Name

* Child 4 Last Name

* Child 4 Preferred Name

Child 4 Hebrew Name

* Child 4 Gender Identifies As

* Child 4 Date of Birth

* Child 5 First Name

* Child 5 Last Name

* Child 5 Preferred Name

Child 5 Hebrew Name

* Child 5 Gender Identifies As

* Child 5 Date of Birth

Yahrzeit Information

* Do you have any Yahrzeits that you would like Temple Akiba to remember? *Please note you can always add/update your own Yahrzeit observances by visiting "Manage Yahrzeits" under the "My Account" tab.

* Yahrzeit 1 First Name

* Yahrzeit 1 Last Name

* Yahrzeit 1 Gender

* Yahrzeit 1 Relationship to Which Member

i.e. Father of Adult 1

* Yahrzeit 1 Date of Death

Please Select OneBefore SundownAfter Sundown

* Yahrzeit 1 Remind me on the

Please Select OneSecular DateHebrew Date

* Yahrzeit 2 First Name

* Yahrzeit 2 Last Name

* Yahrzeit 2 Gender

* Yahrzeit 2 Relationship to Which Member

i.e. Father of Adult 1

* Yahrzeit 2 Date of Death

Please Select OneBefore SundownAfter Sundown

* Yahrzeit 2 Remind me on the

Please Select OneSecular DateHebrew Date

* Yahrzeit 3 First Name

* Yahrzeit 3 Last Name

* Yahrzeit 3 Gender

* Yahrzeit 3 Relationship to Which Member

i.e. Father of Adult 1

* Yahrzeit 3 Date of Death

Please Select OneBefore SundownAfter Sundown

* Yahrzeit 3 Remind me on the

Please Select OneSecular DateHebrew Date

* Yahrzeit 4 First Name

* Yahrzeit 4 Last Name

* Yahrzeit 4 Gender

* Yahrzeit 4 Relationship to Which Member

i.e. Father of Adult 1

* Yahrzeit 4 Date of Death

Please Select OneBefore SundownAfter Sundown

* Yahrzeit 4 Remind me on the

Please Select OneSecular DateHebrew Date

* Yahrzeit 5 First Name

* Yahrzeit 5 Last Name

* Yahrzeit 5 Gender

* Yahrzeit 5 Relationship to Which Member

i.e. Father of Adult 1

* Yahrzeit 5 Date of Death

Please Select OneBefore SundownAfter Sundown

* Yahrzeit 5 Remind me on the

Please Select OneSecular DateHebrew Date

If you need to add more than 5 Yahrzeit's to your account please email the additional names to admin@templeakiba.net with the following information for each Yahrzeit.

Name of Deceased
Gender of Deceased
Name of Mourner
Mourner's Relationship to the Deceased
Deceased Date of Death and did it occur before or after sundown
Observe on Secular Date or Hebrew Date

Membership Covenant 2025/2026

Please acknowledge your acceptance by selecting "I Agree" for all statements below:

* I (we) understand that it is the practice of Temple Akiba to photograph and/or videotape attendees at various Temple events and to use those images and videos to promote the Temple in social, print and other media. By signing and submitting this membership form, I am (we are) authorizing Temple Akiba to use images and videos of my/our family and guests for such purposes.

* I (we) understand that if I (we) are not paying our membership dues in full today, an automatic payment plan by ACH or credit card must be established with a minimum first payment of $360. I (we) also understand that if I (we) are not paying our membership dues in full today, the minimum first payment must be received by the Temple from me (us) prior to the High Holy Days in order for me (us) to receive our High Holy Day tickets.

* I (we) agree to maintain membership in good standing by timely fulfilling all financial commitments to Temple Akiba in order to register for High Holy Day services, attend Religious School, maintain Bar/Bat Mitzvah dates (and all other Temple benefits).

* By signing this agreement, I (we) understand and acknowledge that I am (we are) responsible for the agreed- upon commitment for the year ending June 30, 2026. I (we) also understand that if I (we) resign, my (our) membership, I (we) remain responsible for any outstanding balances, such as Religious School tuition, and/or services rendered by the Temple, Rabbi, Cantor, including dues, tuition and other fees incurred through the date the Congregation receives written notice of the resignation.

* I (we) understand that Temple Akiba is compiling an electronic membership directory which will be made available to staff and members only. I (we) understand that the purpose of the directory is to enable members to reach out to one another and stay connected. I (we) understand that the membership directory is not to be used for professional or solicitation purposes. I (we) understand that the membership directory will include the names, phone numbers, home address, adult email addresses, as well as the names and ages of my (our) children.

You may change your Membership Directory settings at any time by logging into your ShulCloud account and clicking on "Edit My Directory Listing" from the "My Account" page.

* Please Select YES or NO:

* Level of Membership

* Name of Home Synagogue

* Please list the name(s) of your child(ren) enrolled in the Temple Akiba ECC:

Emergency Contact

* Name of Emergency Contact (other than spouse)

* Emergency Contact Relation

i.e. Parent of Adult 1

* Emergency Contact Phone

Financial Selections

* Couples & Families (2-Adult) - $3,040

Couples & Families (2-Adult) - $3,040

* Singles & Single Parents (1-Adult) - $1,520

Singles & Single Parents (1-Adult) - $1,520

* Early Childhood Center ("ECC" - Must have a child enrolled in the Temple Akiba ECC) - $720

Early Childhood Center ("ECC" - Must have a child enrolled in the Temple Akiba ECC) - $720

* Adult 1 - Young Adult Membership

* Adult 2 - Young Adult Membership

* Honeymoon Special - $1,300

Honeymoon Special - $1,300

* Associate Members (High Holy Day tickets will be provided upon presentation of reciprocity letter from “home” synagogue) - $800

Associate Members (High Holy Day tickets will be provided upon presentation of reciprocity letter from “home” synagogue) - $800

* Building Fund - $200

Building Fund - $200

* Security Fee

Please Select OneI (we) have Children Enrolled in the Early Childhood Center Only: Base Security Fee ($400) + ECC Security Assessment ($320) = Total $720I (we) have Children Enrolled in the Religious School Only: Base Security Fee ($400) + Religious School Security Assessment ($160) = Total $560I (we) have Children Enrolled in the Early Childhood Center AND Religious School: Base Security Fee ($400) + ECC/RS Security Assessment ($370) = Total $770I (we) do NOT have Children Enrolled in ECC and/or Religious School: Base Security Fee Only = $400

Optional Memberships

Become a Member of ARZA through Temple Akiba

The Association of Reform Zionists of America is the Israel arm of the Reform Movement, representing our community to the Zionist National Institutions. ARZA’s Mission is two-fold: to center a connection to Israel in the American Reform community, and to strengthen our Movement on the ground in Israel.

ARZA Membership - $36

Temple Akiba Men’s Group

Temple Akiba Men’s Group is the organization of men of our congregation, and is open and welcoming to all. Men’s Group welcomes people to join together in friendship, and support these three pillars: Torah, Avodah, and G’meelut Chasadim (Study, Worship, and Acts of Loving Kindness) with the overall goal of benefiting our Temple and our community. Men’s Group provides a link between our homes and our synagogue while providing opportunities to serve our faith, and by so doing, to be an example to our families. Men’s Group strives to be the source of inspiration to follow various avenues of action benefiting our members, the Congregation and the global Jewish community.

Tzedakah Society

Please consider deepening your commitment to Temple Akiba by pledging at one of our Tzedakah levels. Your generous donation over your regular membership commitment empowers us to bring an even brighter “Light” to our Temple Community and enables our children to learn, our adults to dream, and our souls to realize goodness

*Rabbi Abraham Heschel – marched for social justice in the 1960’s
*Rabbi Sally Priesand – first female rabbi ordained by an institution

* Would you like to participate in Tzedakah Society?

* Tzedakah Society Pledge

Please check this box if you wish for your donation to remain anonymous.

Total Due

* Do you need to apply for financial assistance?

Temple Akiba Financial Assistance Application

* Adult 1 Occupation

Adult 2 Occupation

* Number of Adults in Household

* Number of Children in Household

* Will you be enrolling any children in Religious School?

Number of Children Transitional Kindergarten / Kindergarten (Temple Akiba ECC 2024/2025 Graduate) - $720 Tuition per Child

Number of Children Transitional Kindergarten / Kindergarten (non ECC Graduate) through 3rd Grade - $1,700 Tuition per Child

Number of Children 4th - 5th Grade - $2,200 Tuition per Child

Number of Children 6th Grade - $2,200 Tuition per Child

Number of Children 7th Grade - $1,500 Tuition per Child

Number of Children 8th - 9th Grade - $1,500 Tuition per Child

Number of Children 10th Grade (Confirmation) - $1,600 Tuition per Child

Number of Children 11th - 12th Grade (Non-College Credit Course) - $1,500 Tuition per Child

Number of Children 11th - 12th Grade (College Credit Course) - $610 Tuition Due to Akiba / $1,390 Tuition Due to AJU per Child

* Please enter the total amount you are able to pay toward Membership Dues, Mandatory Fees, and Religious School for the 2025/2026 Membership Year (Please indicate if this amount is monthly or annually)

* Please enter the total amount you are able to pay toward Membership Dues and Mandatory Fees for the 2025/2026 Membership Year (Please indicate if this amount is monthly or annually)

* Explanation for requested reduction: In the space below please provide an explanation of the circumstances that lead you to apply for dues and/or religious school tuition reduction. The Financial Secretary will contact you for clarification if needed.

* I have received financial assistance from Temple Akiba in prior years

Monthly Income

* 1099 / W-2 Income

* Investment / Rental Income

* Social Security

* Alimony

* Other Income

Monthly Expenses

* Rent / Mortgage

* Household Expenses

* Private School Tuition

* Other Expenses

Note: We hope that your financial situation improves, at which time we request you contact us so we can adjust your dues accordingly.

I agree that the above information is true and accurate and that I/my family are truly in need of financial assistance for this membership year, ending June 30, 2026.

I also understand that I will be required to set up an automatic payment plan by either ACH (E-Check) or Credit Card upon approval of my financial assistance request by the Financial Assistance Committee. Temple Akiba's policy makes a payment plan by one of these methods a requirement of accepting Financial Assistance.

On the following page please select the option to "Bill to Account". The Bookkeeper will be in touch upon approval by the Financial Assistance Committee to setup your payment plan.

* By signing my name in this box I attest that I have filled out the financial aid request above truthfully and to the best of my ability. I also acknowledge that I am agreeing to terms of receiving financial assistance listed above.

Thu, July 3 2025 7 Tammuz 5785

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