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17th of Tammuz 5786 in St. Louis
17th of Tammuz 5786 in St. Louis, MO falls on July 2, 2026. St. Louis'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 St. Louis-area restaurants, caterers, and bakeries serving the community, most concentrated around University City. Plan your 17th of Tammuz 5786 meals with verified kosher certification details for every establishment.
Traditional 17th of Tammuz Foods
Find these classics at St. Louis 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 St. Louis
Gokul Indian Restaurant
6101 Delmar Blvd
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
6726 Chippewa
Elefant Pizza
Circle @ Crown Cafe
8350 Delcrest Dr
613 Catering
Clementine’s Ice Cream
Nate’s Kosher Deli
7923 Forsyth Blvd
Schnucks Supermarket Bakery
8867 Ladue Road (Ladue Crossing)
Dierbergs Supermarket Bakery - West Oak
11481 Olive Blvd.
Toby’s Challa House & Bakeshop LLC
8262 Tulane Ave
Cold Stone Creamery
12418 Olive Blvd
Bagels and Bliss
8151 Delmar Blvd
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
12416 Olive Blvd
Greentrails Corner Cafe
14276 Ladue Rd
Cham Bakery
6818 Manchester Ave
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