There are several unique places to visit in Mississippi, and the Hebrew Union Temple is one of them. Much more than a traditional house of worship, the temple houses a museum, which is raved about by visitors of all faiths. The museum isn’t the only thing visitors rave about, though. There’s also the temple’s collection of stained glass windows.

Located in Greenville, the Hebrew Union Temple serves as a reminder of the city’s rich Jewish history, which dates back to the 1860s.
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The city's first Jewish temple was built in 1880. Built to replace the original, the temple that stands today dates back to 1906.
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By 1962, the temple’s congregation consisted of 200 families, making it the largest Jewish congregation in the state.
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Still in use today, the temple holds services twice a month. But bi-monthly services aren’t the only thing that attracts people to the Hebrew Union Temple.

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People from all walks of faith visit the temple to explore its museum, the Hebrew Union Congregation Museum.
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The museum provides a history of the temple’s congregation from 1880 to the present. In addition to photos and artifacts, the museum houses several beautiful stained glass windows. However, the windows on display aren’t the only pieces of stained glass on the premises.
The temple itself features several stained glass windows.
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Absolutely stunning, the windows line the sides of the temple.
The carefully crafted panes feature intricate designs and vibrant colors that change slightly in appearance as the sun moves throughout the day.
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It should come as no surprise that the stained glass windows leave visitors enamored.
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Fascinating, magnificent, and exquisite are just a few of the words used by past visitors to describe the stained glass windows.

 

Well, what do you think? Are you ready to see these stunning stained glass windows in person? The museum at the Hebrew Union Temple is open during select hours on weekdays. For more info, call the temple at (662) 332-4153. You can also visit the Hebrew Union Temple website.

So, what do you think? Do you agree? Is this Hebrew museum one of the most unique places to visit in Mississippi? Ever been? If so, what’d you think of the stained glass windows? What about the rest of the memorabilia on display? Tell us!

When it comes to unique places to visit in Mississippi, Greenville’s Hebrew museum is one of many! There are so many one-of-a-kind sites, including the coolest place to shop in Mississippi.

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Hebrew Union Congregation, 504 Main St, Greenville, MS 38701, USA