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TOURO
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85
Touro Street
Newport
RI 02840
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(401) 847-4794 |
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On
a quiet street in Newport, RI, a principle has triumphed. For over
2 centuries, the small synagogue standing here has testified that
men may seek eternal truths in their own particular ways without
hindrance from the civil government that embraces them all. This
architectural jewel was designed by Peter Harrison, America's most
famous 18th century architect and is considered to be his finest
effort. Dedicated in December 1763, the Georgian influenced
building is situated on an angle within the property allowing
worshippers standing in prayer before the Holy Ark to face east
toward Jerusalem |
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