2021 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Charter for the Adath Yeshurun Synagogue in Aiken, SC.

 

We are celebrating this milestone by putting a spotlight on the history & contributions of the Jewish community here while at the same time planning for our future sustainability.

 
 
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Support the Synagogue

Aiken’s Jewish community needs your support. Become a part of our story.

 

Explore Aiken’s Jewish History

Find out about the contribution of this community to commercial & civic life in Aiken & beyond

 
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This Centennial celebration has been made possible by the contribution of numerous organizations, individuals & institutions that provided their time, skills & resources to this effort. We are especially pleased to have been awarded a major grant by SC Humanities as well as a smaller completion grant by the Southern Jewish Historical Society. Click here to learn more about our partners in this effort.

 
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OUR CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT “A SOURCE OF LIGHT” is OPEN AT

THE AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM from MARCH - may, 2022