EAST GREENWICH, R.I. -- The first synagogue ever to be established in this town since the town's founding in 1677 is planning three days of festivities this weekend as part of the dedication of its building at 1251 Middle Rd.
Temple Torat Yisrael, whose members had worshiped on Park Avenue in Cranston for 60 years, decided in 2005 it should relocate to accommodate population shifts. They moved into the new building in April 2012.
Festivities this weekend include a shabbat service honoring its volunteers Friday at 7:30 p.m.; a family-friendly service with brunch (for which an RSVP is requested) Saturday at 9:15 a.m., and the dedication Sunday at 2 p.m.
Their old building was sold to Praise Tabernacle Church in May 2012.