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Sephardic World – Who owns the synagogue? Sephardim in New York and Newport - 20 Dec 2020

From Ton Tielen and David Mendoza:

Who Owns the Synagogue?

Shearith Israel in New York and Jeshuat Israel (the Touro synagogue) in Newport are two of the oldest congregations in North America. The Touro ceased functioning as a Sephardic community. In the 1880s Shearith Israel secured deeds from the descendants of the original members of the Touro.

Zachary Edinger will discuss the history of both congregations, and will provide an introduction to their archives and genealogical records. Zachary serves as Assistant Hazzan and Ritual Director at Congregation Shearith Israel in New York City, and is a well-known figure within the Western Sephardic world.

Time: Sunday Dec 20, 2020. 2pm NYC, 7pm London, 8pm Amsterdam/Paris, 9pm Jerusalem.

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Best wishes,

Ton Tielen and David Mendoza
Sephardic World

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