Touro Synagogue

George Washington’s Letter to the Newport Jewish Congregation Marked a New Era of Religious Liberty

For both Jews and Catholics.

John Berlau

Aug. 17 2020 12:01AM

When American Poets Fought over Judaism

Longfellow vs. Lazarus.

Meir Soloveichik

Nov. 27 2019 12:01AM

Happy Birthday, Touro

Two-hundred-fifty years ago today, a procession in Newport, R.I., carried three Torah scrolls to what is now the oldest synagogue building in the United States.

Paul Berger

Dec. 2 2013 12:00AM