Temple Sinai Jewish History Center to host 'Song of Our People' free concert celebrating Jewish musical heritage

Sumter Museum will present "Song of Our People" on Sunday, June 7, at 3 p.m. at its Temple Sinai Jewish History Center, 11 Church St., Sumter. This free concert invites the community to experience the richness and range of Jewish art music in a program that spans generations.

This event is part of Varna International's annual Muzika! Festival with performances across the state. The Sumter program will feature an accomplished ensemble of performers, including:

- Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano;

- Ari Streisfield, violin;

- Jason Calloway, cello; and

- Lynn Kompass, piano.

The performance will highlight a variety of chamber works that give voice to the experiences, traditions and resilience of Jewish communities throughout the 20th century. Through music, the concert seeks to honor cultural memory and celebrate the enduring power of artistic expression.

All are invited to attend. After the concert, guests are welcome to enjoy a reception with light refreshments and the opportunity to meet the performers.

Temple Sinai Jewish History Center, an institution of Sumter Museum, preserves and shares the history of Sumter's Jewish community and the historic 1912 synagogue building that serves as a center for education, culture and community engagement.

For more information, visit SumterMuseum.org or call (803) 775-0908.

Sumter Museum explores historical experiences through programs and exhibits that allow all of us to inform and shape our future. Museum facilities include the Williams Brice House (1916), Heritage Education Center, Carolina Backcountry Homestead, Temple Sinai Jewish History Center and future Sumter Military Museum.