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Yom Hashoah 5786 in Chicago
Yom Hashoah 5786 in Chicago, IL falls on April 14, 2026. Chicago's Jewish community celebrates Yom Hashoah with traditional foods like Memorial Meal, Simple, Humble Foods, Traditional Eastern European Foods. Kosher Connect lists 49 Chicago-area restaurants, caterers, and bakeries serving the community, most concentrated around West Rogers Park. Plan your Yom Hashoah 5786 meals with verified kosher certification details for every establishment.
Traditional Yom Hashoah Foods
Find these classics at Chicago kosher restaurants and caterers.
Memorial Meal
Yom Hashoah is not a food-centered holiday. Some communities gather for a simple, humble meal after memorial ceremonies, reflecting the solemnity of the day.
Simple, Humble Foods
When food is served at Yom Hashoah gatherings, it tends to be simple fare: bread, eggs, and other modest foods that reflect a spirit of mourning and remembrance rather than celebration.
Traditional Eastern European Foods
Some communities serve foods that recall the pre-war Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, such as challah, simple soups, and potato dishes, as a way to honor and remember the world that was lost.
Kosher Yom Hashoah in Chicago
YOKO
4731 W. Main St
Milt's BBQ for the Perplexed
3411 N. Broadway
Ken's Diner and Grill
3353 W. Dempster
Tacos Gingi
5128 Dempster Street
Yoko Kosher Asian
4034 Oakton Street
Zalmans Hot Dogs
2931 West Touhy
The Lincoln Café
6599 Lincoln Avenue
Metro Klub
733 W. Madison
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
Mordy's Kosher at United Center
1901 West Madison
North Shore Bakery
2919 West Touhy
Rita's of West Ridge, Ice Ventures, LLC
5940 North Lincoln Avenue
Tel Aviv Kosher Pizza
6349 N. California
Shalom Kosher Bakery
3149 W. Devon Ave
Bites of Pleasure
4006 Main St
Zelda's Sweet Shoppe
4113 W. Main
Candy Squared
3364 W. Devon Ave
Dunkin Donuts Devon
3132 W. Devon
Ta'boun Grill Chicago
6339 N. California
B'sari
3149 W. Devon Ave
Evita Argentinian Steakhouse
3149 W. Devon Ave
Tacos Gingi
3149 W. Devon Ave
Hamachi Sushi Bar
2801 W. Howard St
Chalavi
2931 W. Touhy Ave
Goldman-Segal Kosher Caterer
3411 W. Church St
Premier Catering Chicago
3760 Dempster St
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