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Event religious Americas

Touro Synagogue

1763 CE

Oldest surviving synagogue in North America, in Newport, Rhode…

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Historic synagogue in Rhode Island, United States

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Landmark · Americas

Touro Synagogue

1763 CE – still standing

Oldest surviving synagogue in North America, in Newport, Rhode Island

Standing in 1763 CE

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