Donate to Congregation Jeshuat Israel

We are privileged to be the stewards of Touro Synagogue. It is a great honor -- and a great responsibility. The synagogue is a treasure. It is architecturally distinguished and historically significant, but most important of all, after 250 years it continues to be an active house of worship. As a congregation, our first priority is to ensure that the synagogue remains open for services. However, since we are a very small congregation of only 100 families, we very much appreciate donations from our visitors and friends. Donations to Congregation Jeshuat Israel may be sent to:

Congregation Jeshuat Israel
85 Touro Street
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Ways To Donate

Prayer Books

Give a prayer book in honor of or in memory of a special person or event. Each book you donate will have bookplate with your name and the honoree’s name:

Siddur—$72
Chumush—$108

General and Ritual Funds

General Fund
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Torah Repair Fund
Erev Fund

Your donations will be used for the specific purpose you designate.

Sponsor a Kiddush

We have a Kiddush each week following services on Shabbat. In July and August, we have special extended kiddushim. During services, the rabbi invites attendees to attend the Kiddush in the sponsor’s name.

$54 (September 7—June 30)
$118 (July 1—September 6)

Capital Gifts

Pavers

For a very special gift, we offer you an opportunity to link your name and the name of your family to two and a half centuries of tradition at Touro Synagogue. Pavers in honor of or in memory of individuals and families line the path from Patriots Park to the synagogue.

Pavers in Patriots Park—$1800

Abraham Touro Society

The Abraham Touro Society honors Abraham Touro who had the vision and foresight to ensure the survival of Touro Synagogue by donating $10,000 to the Synagogue in 1823. We invite you to follow in Abraham Touro’s footsteps by becoming a charter member of the Abraham Touro Society. Your $10,000 gift will help create a permanent endowment to help maintain the synagogue building and ensure the Synagogue always remains open for services and has a rabbi in residence. Your generosity will be recognized on a plaque that will be mounted on the synagogue grounds.

Abraham Touro Society—$10,000

For further information about any of these opportunities, please call 401-847-4794 x201