dec 2, 1763 - 1763: Newport Jews dedicate Touro Synagogue
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In Newport, Rhode Island, the Jewish people built Touro synagogue. It was dedicated during the Hanukkah festival celebrations, on December 2,1763. In America, it is the oldest standing synagogue to date.
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