Temple Sinai Jewish History Center

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Interested in learning about Passover? Come visit our display in Ackerman Hall!
03/26/2026

Interested in learning about Passover? Come visit our display in Ackerman Hall!

Curious George went on a field trip to Under the Son Christian Academy! He was so excited about sharing his latest readi...
03/18/2026

Curious George went on a field trip to Under the Son Christian Academy! He was so excited about sharing his latest reading adventure of visiting a toy store!
Thank you boys and girls for being such good listeners!

What a fun day to learn about Purim by playing Bingo with prizes, reading the story of Esther (noisemakers included), ea...
03/15/2026

What a fun day to learn about Purim by playing Bingo with prizes, reading the story of Esther (noisemakers included), eating Hamantaschen, and having a costume contest!

Want to learn about Purim? Join us this Saturday, March 14, at 2 pm.We will be playing Purim Bingo (with prizes), have a...
03/10/2026

Want to learn about Purim? Join us this Saturday, March 14, at 2 pm.
We will be playing Purim Bingo (with prizes), have a costume contest (wear your favorite costume), listen to a reading of the Megillah, and taste a traditional Purim food, hamantaschen!

This is a free event and fun for all ages!

The story of Purim is found in the biblical book of Esther. It contains the firsthand account of the events surrounding ...
03/03/2026

The story of Purim is found in the biblical book of Esther. It contains the firsthand account of the events surrounding the fear, faith, and triumph of Esther and Mordechai.
The most important Purim custom is reading the Purim story from the scroll of Esther, also called the Megillah.

Happy Purim !

Mark your calendar for this awesome event!
02/24/2026

Mark your calendar for this awesome event!

Today Curious George shared his reading adventure, “Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory” with Under the Son Chris...
02/18/2026

Today Curious George shared his reading adventure, “Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory” with Under the Son Christian Academy. Who doesn’t like chocolate!! George can hardly wait until his next adventure !

Our site manager Diana Roof and docent Barb Kucharczyk, visited “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt” exhibit at ...
02/16/2026

Our site manager Diana Roof and docent Barb Kucharczyk, visited “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt” exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh.
Not only does the exhibit have paintings which tell the story of Esther, it contains other artifacts including several Megillah, (the Scroll of Esther).
The Jewish holiday, Purim, is on March 3. 

02/16/2026
Curious George took his reading adventure “Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory” to Lemira Elementary. He was so h...
02/11/2026

Curious George took his reading adventure “Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory” to Lemira Elementary. He was so happy the children enjoyed his story! Thank you Mrs. Watson for the pictures! George can hardly wait to come back next month!

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11 Church Street
Sumter, SC
29150

Opening Hours

Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

(803) 775-0908

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