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Touro Synagogue National Historic SiteExterior of Touro Synagogue, Newport, RI
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The oldest synagogue in the United States

The Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today. The congregation was founded in 1658 by Sephardim who fled the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal and were searching for a haven from religious persecution in the Caribbean. Today, the synagogue celebrates not only their story, but serves to honor all who came to this shore seeking to worship freely.
 
Interior view of the Touro Synagogue

The Touro Synagogue Foundation

The Touro Synagogue Foundation is deicated to the preservation of the synagogue. To learn more about their role and the synagogue itself, please visit their website.
 
 
 
 

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Touro Synagogue Foundation
85 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840

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Touro Synagogue Foundation
(401) 847-4794

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(401) 847-8121

Climate

New England weather is subject to rapid change. Temperature during the summer is in the 70s to 90s, and during spring and fall in the 50s to 70s.
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