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A Practical Guide to the Two-Day Holiday, Restaurant Closures, and Yom Tov Meals
Rosh Hashanah 2026 falls on September 12-13, with candle lighting on Friday, September 11. Because the holiday runs straight out of Shabbat, kosher restaurants close for nearly three full days. Here is what closes, what stays open, and how to plan your meals.
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A Practical Guide to Yom Tov Closures, Chol HaMoed Dining, and Eating in a Sukkah
Sukkot 2026 runs September 26 - October 2, with candle lighting on Friday, September 25. The first two days close everything; then Chol HaMoed opens the busiest kosher dining week of the fall. Here is how the week actually works.
A Practical Guide to September 20-21: the Seudah HaMafseket, the 25-Hour Fast, and Ordering Your Break-Fast
Yom Kippur 2026 falls on September 21, with Kol Nidre on Sunday evening, September 20. Here is when kosher restaurants close, how to time the pre-fast meal, and why your break-fast order should go in by Thursday.
A Practical Guide to Bein HaMetzarim, the Nine Days, and Kosher Dining
The Three Weeks run from July 2 to July 23, 2026. Here is what is open, what is closed, what is permitted, and how kosher restaurants adjust during the mourning period.