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Touro Synagogue

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Touro is not only the oldest Synagogue in America but also one of the oldest symbols of liberty.

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Touro Synagogue, dedicated in 1763, is the oldest synagogue building in the United States. A structure of exquisite beauty and design, steeped in history and ideals, the synagogue is considered one of the ten most architecturally distinguished buildings of 18th century America and the most historically significant Jewish building in the United States. The congregation was founded in 1658 by the descendants of 'Marranos' who fled the Inquisitions in Spain and Portugal and who themselves left the Caribbean seeking the greater religious tolerance that Rhode Island offered. In his famous letter to the "Hebrew congregation at Newport," written in 1790, President George Washington pledged that our new nation would give "to bigotry no sanction and to persecution no assistance." Touro Synagogue is a symbol of religious freedom for all Americans. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1946. Each year, over 30,000 visitors cross the synagogue threshold to pray, to see its magnificent interior and to hear its remarkable story.
Touro Synagogue hires new Spiritual Leader, Rabbi Dr. Marc Mandel: http://www.jvhri.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3091:touro-synagogue-welcomes-rabbi-marc-and-jacqueline-mandel&Itemid=62
ABOUT RABBI DR. MARC AND JACKIE MANDEL: http://vimeo.com/10286445

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Historic Site: May and June Tours 11 AM - 2 PM, last tour at 1:30 PM

Religious Services through June: Saturday Morning 8:45 AM; Friday NIghts June: 8 PM

Address: 72 Touro St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Phone: (401) 847-4794
State: Rhode Island
County: Newport County
Zip Code: 02840



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Oldest synagogue in the United States. Small fee for touring inside the synagogue but there is also a park and information building. The information building begins the explanation of the history which will continue on the tour. The park is between the information center and the actual synagogue. I believe they stated services were still being provided. Amazing part of history.
8 years ago (14-09-2017)
Very cool to visit and tour the facility. It was a Must visit place for me and my family. Historical place.
8 years ago (25-09-2017)
A spectacular piece of history wonderfully preserved.
8 years ago (02-12-2017)
The synagogue is an amazing place to visit; not necessarily because of it's beauty, as it is quite simple, but rather because if the historical significance of it being (currently) the oldest synagogue building in the United States, and the subject of George Washington's famous letter in which he promised "to bigotry, no sanction, and to persecution, no assistance." A must-see!!
8 years ago (17-09-2017)
Or school visited today. Let's rank touro synagogue #1 tour guide. Rabbi mandel is awesome, explains everything in a very detailed, yet short way. Place is super clean. Students were very happy!
8 years ago (24-05-2017)
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