TSF Newport

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TSF Newport, previously “Touro Synagogue Foundation,” is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit, nonsectarian organization, dedicated to education about the history of religious freedom and the separation of church and state in this country.

05/29/2026

WALKING TOURS: Offering tours 4 days a week in June!
Follow in the footsteps of Newport’s colonial-era Jewish community and discover where congregants lived, worked, and worshiped in the 1700s. This 1-hour guided tour leads you through the historic Touro Synagogue neighborhood, bringing the synagogue’s rich history to life.
Sun, Mon, Thurs & Fri. @ 11 am
DETAILS & RESERVATIONS: https://tsfnewport.org/plan-a-visit/hours-admissions/ -tours
Before or after your Walking Tour, explore interactive multimedia exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center and browse our gift items. Celebrate over 250 years of Touro Synagogue history, Newport’s colonial Jewish community, the origins of religious freedom, and the separation of church and state in America. Discover how Newport and the colony of Rhode Island laid the groundwork for our First Amendment rights.

04/24/2026

Our popular WALKING TOURS are back for the 2026 Season!
Follow in the footsteps of Newport’s colonial-era Jewish community and discover where congregants lived, worked, and worshiped in the 1700s. This 1-hour guided tour leads you through the historic Touro Synagogue neighborhood, bringing the synagogue’s rich history to life.
-April: Sun. Apr. 26 and Thurs. Apr. 30 at 11 am
-May (3 days/week): Sun, Mon. & Thurs. @ 11 am
(except Mon. May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. and Mon. May 18 @ 10:30 a.m.)
DETAILS & RESERVATIONS: https://tsfnewport.org/plan-a-visit/hours-admissions/ -tours

01/22/2026

OUR NEW NAME
TSF Newport, previously known as “Touro Synagogue Foundation” (TSF), was established in 1948 following the designation of Touro Synagogue as a National Historic Site. TSF Newport is a
501(c) (3) not-for-profit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to TEACHING the rich history of RELIGIOUS FREEDOM and colonial JEWISH HISTORY in the United States. We provide acclaimed history presentations, walking tours, lectures, and educational programs for adults and youth.
ℹ️Please visit our new website: https://tsfnewport.org/ and stay tuned as we add information on new programming, tours, events, and more. ℹ️Sign up for our periodic e-newsletters here:
https://tsfnewport.org/tsf-newport-mailing-list/

12/30/2025

🔔 We have created this NEW page to reflect our organization’s new name, "TSF Newport" (previously "Touro Synagogue Foundation") Our website address has now changed to:
https://tsfnewport.org/ (previously "TouroSynagogue.org).
We hope with this rebrand to build excitement for fresh content as we move into the new year. Education remains the cornerstone of our mission. By focusing on education, we hope students of all ages will learn about the richness of this country’s past regarding First Amendment rights, thereby encouraging dialogue and understanding across diverse backgrounds and faiths. Stay tuned as we add information on how to learn about upcoming programming, tours, events, and more.

Address

85 Touro Street
Newport, RI
02840

Telephone

+14018474794

Website

http://www.tsfnewport.org/

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