Welcome to
Touro Synagogue
Join us for Shabbat Services and Holiday services at Touro Synagogue, the oldest standing synagogue in the United States!
Congregation Ahavath Israel, the congregation in residence at Touro, has its roots in Newport dating back to 1915. It is a warm, welcoming local Newport Congregation rooted in Torah tradition, committed to halacha, and inspired by the historic legacy of religious freedom and Jewish perseverance that Touro represents.
Service Times
Whether you’re a local resident, a visitor to Newport, or a student of Jewish heritage, you are warmly invited to participate in Shabbat prayers in a setting rich with American and Jewish history.
Shabbat prayer times throughout the summer season:
Friday evening: 7:00 pm
Saturday morning: 8:45 am
If you plan on visiting Touro over Shabbat and would like to join us for Shabbat meals, kindly submit your request here.
Plan a Visit
We offer guided tours to the public on a regular basis. To learn more and to sign up for a tour, click the button below.
Touro Synagogue is located at 72 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840. You may contact us at: info@ahavathisraelnewport-ri.org.