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Touro Synagogue: The Oldest Synagogue in the United States
Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, dedicated in 1763, is the oldest surviving synagogue in the United States. George Washington's famous letter to the congregation remains a cornerstone of American religious liberty.
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Eldridge Street Synagogue: Cathedral of the Lower East Side
The Eldridge Street Synagogue, completed in 1887, was the first great synagogue built by Eastern European Jews in America. After decades of neglect, its stunning restoration made it a National Historic Landmark.
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