Model: Touro

Touro Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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The synagogue was established in 1763 by descendants of Jews forced to convert in Spain. It is owned by Congregation Shearith Israel, New York.

This is the oldest synagogue in North America that is still active in its original building! After George Washington visited the synagogue, he sent the congregation his famous letter solemnly affirming religious freedom for the country’s Jews.

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