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17th of Tammuz 5786 in Pittsburgh
17th of Tammuz 5786 in Pittsburgh, PA falls on July 2, 2026. Pittsburgh'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 15 Pittsburgh-area restaurants, caterers, and bakeries serving the community, most concentrated around Squirrel Hill. Plan your 17th of Tammuz 5786 meals with verified kosher certification details for every establishment.
Traditional 17th of Tammuz Foods
Find these classics at Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
Bunny Bakes
Pigeon Bagels
Giant Eagle Bakery - Squirrel Hill
The Pop Cakery LLC
Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Shadyside
4815 Centre Ave
Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Squirrel Hill
Milky Way
Tahini by Elegant Edge @ CMU
Carnegie Mellon University
Zebra Lounge
College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University
Rita's - Squirrel Hill
Creative Kosher / Deena's Dishes
Murray Avenue Kosher
Nothing Bundt Cakes - East Liberty
Cafe Eighteen @ Pinskers
Elegant Edge Catering
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