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17th of Tammuz 5786 in Skokie
17th of Tammuz 5786 in Skokie, IL falls on July 2, 2026. Skokie'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 18 Skokie-area restaurants, caterers, and bakeries serving the community, most concentrated around Skokie. Plan your 17th of Tammuz 5786 meals with verified kosher certification details for every establishment.
Traditional 17th of Tammuz Foods
Find these classics at Skokie 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 Skokie
YOKO
4731 W. Main St
Ken's Diner and Grill
3353 W. Dempster
Yoko Kosher Asian
4034 Oakton Street
Dunkin Donuts Skokie
3900 W. Dempster
Emma's Bagel Cafe
9306 Skokie Blvd
Eve's Garden Cafe
4032 Oakton St
Slice of Life
4120 W. Dempster
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
4041 W. Dempster St
Bites of Pleasure
4006 Main St
Zelda's Sweet Shoppe
4113 W. Main
Goldman-Segal Kosher Caterer
3411 W. Church St
Premier Catering Chicago
3760 Dempster St
The Sandwich Club
4507 Oakton St
Ta'boun Grill Skokie
8808 N. Gross Point Rd
Crunch
8170 McCormick Blvd
Shallots Bistro
7016 Carpenter Rd
Mizrahi Grill Skokie
9149 N. Gross Point Rd
Tacos Gingi
5128 Dempster Street
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