Touro Synagogue (Newport, R.I.)
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Touro Synagogue, Newport, Rhode Island
Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, is the nation's oldest synagogue. The Jewish community of Newport was founded in 1658 by a small group of Sephardic Jews seeking religious freedom. In 1758, Isaac Touro, a Dutch Jew, became the community's spiritual leader. Shortly after, the congregation purchased land and hired Peter Harrison to design the Synagogue. The building was dedicated in 1763, and since then, has continued to serve Newport's Jewish community.
From the guide to the Touro Synagogue – Newport, Rhode Island, collection, undated, 1913-1996, (American Jewish Historical Society)
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