Carolynn's "Hug" Mitzvah | Temple Akiba, Culver City

So many hugs at Carolynn's Temple Akiba Bat Mitzvah in Culver City, we were inspired to make a little video montage, set to the best soundtrack imaginable--Carolynn's sweet voice.

Brothers! | Issac and Eli | Culver City Bar Mitzvah

We had the good fortune of documenting Eli's Culver City Bar Mitzvah 3 years ago at Temple Akiba and meeting his wonderful family for the first time. Fast forward to 2009, and it was Issac's turn on the bima.

It was an emotional afternoon, highlighted by a tight brotherly hug that's turned into one of our all-time favorite shots.



Rabbi Zachary Shapiro from Temple Akiba performs memorable Havdalah services--we were honored when he posted our shot of Eli and the Rabbi on his website 3 years ago--here's the new one with Issac--and the old classic as well!