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17th of Tammuz 5786 in Washington DC
17th of Tammuz 5786 in Washington DC, DC falls on July 2, 2026. Washington DC'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 8 Washington DC-area restaurants, caterers, and bakeries serving the community, most concentrated around Silver Spring. Plan your 17th of Tammuz 5786 meals with verified kosher certification details for every establishment.
Traditional 17th of Tammuz Foods
Find these classics at Washington DC 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 Washington DC
Zinger Café
2300 H Street NW
American University
The Kosher Nook Mary Graydon Center 4400 Massacusetts Avenue, NW
Sticky Fingers Cafe
314 Carroll Street NW
Char Bar
2142 L St NW
Oh Mama Grill - Washington DC
1829 Columbia Rd NW
Oro Nami Sushi
2512 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts #3509
1350 Connecticut Ave NW
Krispy Kreme #50
3100 14th street NW #102
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