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Related Topics US Army (12) Montana (4) New York (33) Newport, Rhode Island (3) Alaska (6) California (3) First Property Purchase in the US by Jewish Congregation (Event) 1677 In 1658, fifteen Jewish families emigrated from South America to (what was to become) the United States. These families were of Sephardic lineage and settled together in Newport, Rhode Island, where they established a Jewish congregation. For many years t... Jewish Practice » Jewish Calendar » Adar I » Adar I - 26 » Jewish History Washington Responds to Newport Jews (Event) 1790 The sexton of the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island, wrote a heart warming letter to George Washington, on behalf of the Jewish community welcoming the President on his visit to Newport. In his letter, he expressed a vision of an American gover... Jewish Practice » Jewish Calendar » Elul » Elul 8 » Jewish History

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