The High Holidays Are Right On Time

Rosh Hashanah is in the books, apples, honey, and shofar echoes behind us, and now it’s time to get ready for Yom Kippur. The Day of Atonement begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and continues through nightfall on Thursday, October 2. Whether you’re keeping it simple before the fast or planning a beautiful break-fast spread, we’ve got you covered with bagels and schmear, smoked fish, kugel, blintzes, challah, and more.

Wishing an easy fast to all who observe.

Make Your Break Easier:

Baked by Yael: Baked by Yael is ready to sweeten your High Holidays with a special collection filled with everything you need for the season, from traditional challah and babka to honey cakepops, jumbo apple cakepops, and other festive treats perfect for celebrating or breaking the fast. This year also features a meaningful collaboration with artisan Rafi Krigman (Yael’s father) on a handcrafted challah board. Pre-order now to ensure your holiday is filled with love, sweetness, and blessings; Click here for more info.

Call Your Mother: Pre-order bagels and more for the break-fast table. Pickup and delivery available October 2, with orders due by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29; Click here for more info.

SABABA: Mark Yom Kippur at SABABA, DC’s modern Israeli restaurant and Bib Gourmand favorite in Cleveland Park, with special pre-fast and break-fast offerings from October 1-2. Executive Chef Ryan Moore highlights the holy day with dishes like Hummus Sabich Salad, Heirloom Carrots Al’Haesh, Sumac-Crusted Salmon, and Braised Brisket, alongside SABABA’s full seasonal menu. Perfect for observing the Day of Atonement while enjoying thoughtfully prepared, flavor-forward Israeli cuisine; Click here for more info.

Other Places That Will Make Your Break:

Attman’s Potomac Deli 
Beresovsky’s Deli 
Bethesda Bagels 
Chutzpah Deli 
Deli City Restaurant 
Mikey & Mel’s 
Parkway Deli & Restaurant 
River Falls Market 
So’s Your Mom 
Stachowski’s Market 
Wagshal’s