Five-star hotel will be first in kingdom to establish a kosher kitchen, supervised by Orthodox Union; local Jewish leader lauds move, hopes for more Jewish tourists

Items produced at special production facility will have certification from the US-based Orthodox Union; move apparently intended to turn the Gulf city into a hub for Jewish travel

Anticipating influx of Jewish tourists, city instructs its many hotels to offer kosher items on all menus and bars, 'designate an area in all kitchens for Kosher food preparation'

US-based organization says it will oversee dietary regulations, alongside local Jewish community, following request by Emirati leadership

The sound of the ram's horn blown during the High Holidays carries far and wide — and so may the germs of the person who blows it

Several organizations, such as Union for Reform Judaism, Anti-Defamation League and Orthodox Union, got in excess of $5 million in coronavirus relief; some laid off staff anyway

The outgoing executive vice president reflects on the many challenges facing his community, including growing anti-Semitism, cost of living and education in the COVID-19 era

Orthodox Union, Agudath Israel filed briefs in case viewed as proxy in school vouchers fight; ruling doesn't force states to offer programs; New York, New Jersey don't allow them

Umbrella organization for Orthodox synagogues and a major certifier of kosher food hopes to rehire staff in the next several months, though no guarantees were made

Top immunologist on White House task force tells Orthodox Union to take small steps toward reopening in-person services, warns risk likely to continue into High Holidays in fall