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Touro Synagogue
Dedicated on the first day of Channukah in 1763, completed in 1768, this building is an exquisite example of 18-century Palladian architecture…
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TSNHS Buildings
The buildings and grounds of Touro Synagogue National Historic Site in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Barney House
The Barney House is located at 58 Spring Street, on the northeast corner of Spring and Touro streets. Benjamin Barney sold the house and lot to Jacob…
Ark (Hekhál)
The Torah ark or ark in a synagogue is known in Hebrew as the Aron Kodesh by the Ashkenazim and as the Hekhál amongst most Sefardim. It is generally a…