Anderson in Anderson County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Temple B'Nai Isreal
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 18, 2014
1. Temple B'Nai Isreal Marker
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Anderson's Jewish Community dates to the antebellum era but grew significantly after 1900 with the arrival of several families from Eastern Europe. This congregation founded as Temple B'nai Israel (Sons of Israel) as early as 1911. It held services in the Masonic Temple on the square and a number of other buildings in downtown Anderson before the construction of this synagogue in 1948.
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After World War II, with the Jewish population of Anderson almost doubling in number since 1937, the congregation needed a permanent home. This 150-seat sanctuary, with classrooms, a social hall, and a kitchen, was completed in 1945, when the congregation numbered 20 to 25 families. B'nai Israel's first Torah, from Russia, had belonged to Sam Poliakoff's maternal grandparents.
Erected 2014 by Temple B'Nai Israel. (Marker Number 4-41.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 34° 30.95′ N, 82° 39.067′ W. Marker is in Anderson
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Virginia "Jennie" Gilmer (approx. 0.3 miles away); Girls High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Old Reformer" Cannon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Orr Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); James Lawrence Orr (approx. 0.4 miles away); Boy High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Old Reformer (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robert Anderson Memorial Fountain (approx. 0.4 miles away); Frierson School House (approx. 0.4 miles away); McGee Harness Shop (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.
Also see . . .
1. Temple B'Nai Isreal of Anderson. (Submitted on September 21, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Find-a-Grave Entry for Sam Poliakoff. (Submitted on September 21, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 18, 2014
2. Temple B'Nai Isreal Marker
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Reverse
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 18, 2014
3. Temple B'Nai Isreal Marker
Temple B'Nai Israel in Background
Temple B'Nai Israel in Background
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 18, 2014
4. Temple B'Nai Isreal Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 18, 2014
5. Temple B'Nai Isreal and Marker
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6. Temple B'Nai Isreal
South Window Detail
South Window Detail
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 18, 2014
7. Holocaust Memorial
Located near the southside of the synagogue
Located near the southside of the synagogue
lost and affected by the Holocaust.
This monument stands as a testament
to the enduring strength of our people
in the midst of adversity and persecution.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 18, 2014
8. Holocaust Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 21, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
