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The Agriprocessors kosher slaughterhouse, pictured in 2008

Postville’s Kosher dream: How an Iowa slaughterhouse built a Jewish community and why its future is unclear

Built around one of America’s largest kosher slaughterhouses, Postville became an unlikely Jewish hub in rural Iowa. After years of controversy, recovery and renewal, a devastating fire has left workers, residents and a historic community facing an uncertain future

Amir Bogen | 08.02.26

The fire on Tuesday that destroyed most of the Agri Star Meat and Poultry processing plant in Postville

Kosher meat shortage in US looms before High Holidays after fire destroys Iowa plant

A blaze at Agri Star’s Postville plant has disrupted a major source of US kosher beef and poultry and put more than 600 people out of work; Officials have determined that the fire was accidental and started in the facility’s laundry room

ynet Global | 07.31.26

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