Temple Sinai, a Reform Jewish synagogue at 11 North Church Street, was built in 1913 in a Moorish architectural style, recalling the Sephardic heritage of many of its founding families. The Temple building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The Jewish community in Sumter, South Carolina dates back to the early 19th century. Congregation Sinai was born in the late 19th century, and by the 1930s about 90 families were members. The congregation thrived for many years before facing a sharp decline in membership at the end of the 20th century, which led members to consider the future of the temple. Out of these considerations was born the Temple Sinai Jewish History Center, which opened its doors in 2018.

Today, Temple Sinai serves as the home of both the Temple Sinai Jewish History Center and Congregation Sinai, and continues to function as the center for Jewish life in Sumter, South Carolina.

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Ackerman Hall that it is a newly renovated space to host rotating exhibits.