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17th of Tammuz 5786 in Philadelphia
17th of Tammuz 5786 in Philadelphia, PA falls on July 2, 2026. Philadelphia's Jewish community celebrates 17th of Tammuz with traditional foods like Pre-Fast Meal (Before Dawn), Break-Fast Foods, Tisha B'Av Lead-In Eating. Kosher Connect lists 31 Philadelphia-area restaurants, caterers, and bakeries serving the community, most concentrated around Northeast Philadelphia. Plan your 17th of Tammuz 5786 meals with verified kosher certification details for every establishment.
Traditional 17th of Tammuz Foods
Find these classics at Philadelphia kosher restaurants and caterers.
Pre-Fast Meal (Before Dawn)
Those who wish to eat before the fast should do so before alot hashachar (dawn). A substantial meal with plenty of fluids helps sustain the body through the daytime fast. Many eat oatmeal, eggs, bread, fruit, and drink water and electrolyte beverages.
Break-Fast Foods
After nightfall, fasters break with light, hydrating foods. Common choices are bread, dairy, fruit, fresh juices, and water. Many wait an hour after breaking the fast before eating a full meal to avoid digestive distress.
Tisha B'Av Lead-In Eating
From the 17th of Tammuz onward, communities begin reducing joyous activities. While most kosher restaurants remain open during the Three Weeks, some opt for quieter menus, drop live entertainment, and refrain from launching new dishes. The Nine Days (starting Rosh Chodesh Av) bring additional restrictions including the traditional avoidance of meat and wine for many communities.
Kosher 17th of Tammuz in Philadelphia
Judah Mediterranian Grille
9311 Krewstown Rd
Espresso Cafe & Sushi Bar
7814 Castor Avenue
Kosher Dining at the University of Pennsylvania
Steinhardt Hall, 39th Street between Walnut and Locust Streets
Playa Bowls - Wynnewood
50 E Wynnewood Road, Suite 9
Stephen's Cafe
743 N. 23rd Street
Playa Bowls - UPenn
4034 Walnut Street
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Wynnewood
333 E Lancaster Ave
Rivka's Cakes
198 Tomlinson Rd
Insomnia Cookies - Bala Cynwyd
199 W City Avenue
Roling's Bakery
7878 Montgomery Ave.
Drexel University Kosher Cafe at the Perelman Center
118 34th St.
Shalom Pizzeria
7598 Haverford Ave.
Rita's Water Ice - Yorktown Plaza Elkins Park
110 Yorktown Plaza
Kosher Corner
Morgan Hall, 1601 N Broad St
Star of David - Narberth
942 Montgomery Avenue
Savvati Gourmet
358 Montgomery Ave.
Kosher Catering Philadelphia, LLC
3491 Ridge Ave.
Deluxe Catering Philadelphia
3489 Ridge Ave
The Kosher Grill - Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank Way, near section 135/136
New York Bagel
7555 Haverford Ave.
Moore Bakery / I Want Moore
220 Krams Ave.
Lipkin's Deli and Bakery
7594 Haverford Ave.
Slices & Rolls
370 Montgomery Ave.
Mama's Falafel
18 S 20th St
Insomnia Cookies - UPenn/HUP
3417 Spruce Street
Rita's Water Ice - Grant Ave.
1709 Grant Ave.
Nana's Kitchen & Catering - Narberth
109 North Narberth Ave.
Kosher Kitchen @ Congregation Mikveh Israel
44 North 4th St.
Tasty Twisters Soft Pretzel Factory (plain/salt pretzels only)
5002 Umbria Ave.
Center City Soft Pretzel Co. (Pretzels only)
816 Washington Ave.