Newport's Jewish community two shules:
As a result of litigation and a split in the Newport Jewish community, there are now two shules:
Touro Synagogue/Congregation Ahavath Israel
Touro Synagogue/Congregation Ahavath Israel
Touro Synagogue/Congregation Ahavath Israel
Minyanim are fairly consistent.
Touro St.
Newport RI
401-843-9362
https://www.thetourosynagogue.org/
Co Presidents
Paul Tobak paul@hoganri.com
Jim Herstoff bmitu@cox.net
Baal koreh/gabbi Gershom Klapper gershonmk@gmail.com
Davening times:
shabbos
Mincha Friday- candle lighting time
Shabbos 8:45
Michna tbd
Shabbos kiddush
Weekdays
Summer varies
Congregation Jeshuat Israel
Touro Synagogue/Congregation Ahavath Israel
Touro Synagogue/Congregation Ahavath Israel
This congregation davens at the Levi Gale House across the street from Touro Synagogue
85 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-4794 ext. 201
cji@CongregationJeshuatIsrael.org
R. Stephen Belsky of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah/Paredes Institute rabbi.cji@congregationjeshuatisrael.org
(401) 847-4794 ext. 203
Infrequent minyanim on shabbos, but gathers each week
Mincha Friday candle lighting
Shachris 9:00 am
Mincha tbd
Shiur between mincha and maariv
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