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Touro Synagogue, Newport, RI

America's Oldest Synagogue

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Touro Synagogue

85 Touro Street
Newport,RI  02840
United States

+1 401 847 4794

+1 401 845 6790

http://www.tourosynagogue.org/...

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Dedicated in 1763, Touro Synogogue is America's oldest synagogue. Descendants of Sephardim from Spain and Portugal seeking freedom from persecution founded the congregation in 1658. Peter Harrison, a known colonial architect, designed the synagogue. It is one of the best examples of 18th-century architecture in America. Friday services are held in the synagogue at 6p in winter, and 7p in summer. Saturday services are at 8:45a. Tours are conducted every half-hour Monday through Friday; in winter, tours are Friday at 1p and Sunday from 11a-3p. Donations accepted.

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