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April 24th, 2024

Controversy!

A bitter battle for control of America's oldest synagogue

NEWPORT, Rhode Island (AP) — A bitter struggle for control over the nation’s oldest synagogue goes to trial this week, with lawyers saying they may use more than 1,000 exhibits dating as far back as 1733. The congregation that worships at the 250-year-old Touro Synagogue in Newport says its very existence is at stake. The congregation…

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