Tag: Newport
4 Jewish, 1 Muslim Rhode Island Nonprofits Split Security Grant
The five institutions were selected out of 17 applicants. The next time for nonprofits to apply for the grant is spring 2020.
NY Shearith Israel Wins $7 million Silver Pomegranate Case Against Newport’s Touro Synagogue
Advantage Shearith Israel, in the ongoing court battles between the oldest congregation in NY City and America, and Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, the oldest synagogue building in America.
This Makes Up for Everything: Happy Hanukkah! Chag Sameach from the White House!
He did not mention that, had the Maccabees redeemed the Holy Temple today, they would surely have been condemned by the UN Security Council, with the US abstaining, because said Holy Temple stood in 'Occupied East Jerusalem.'
Longfellow And The Jewish Cemetery At Newport
Newport had been financially devastated during the Revolution, when the British occupied the town and seized ships and other resources.
New York’s Oldest Congregation to Appeal Ruling on Newport Synagogue $7.4 Million Grab
The Newport congregation testified they had to sell the ornaments because their numbers were starting to dwindle and they could no longer afford to pay a rabbi.
Judge Awards Newport, RI Synagogue to Congregation Despite NY Landlord’s Claim
Saying they were the trustees, not the owners, Judge McConnell chastised Shearith Israel for claiming ownership and removed it as Touro’s trustee.
America’s Oldest Synagogues Face Off in Court
At stake are a pair of silver Torah ornaments worth over $7 million.