Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is one of the holiest days of the year for Jews. Fasting begins 20 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Jewish fast days not only include abstaining from food, but water as well.
Because the fast is not always easy and can be challenging on the body, we make sure to keep our break fast very simple without a lot of sweets or spicy food. I like to serve a salad, some soup and end with very light desserts. While it’s not the break fast that my husband grew up with (bagels, cream cheese, lox and loads of gooey desserts), every year he thanks me for making light food that helps him to feel good when he stops fasting and starts eating.
Paleo Yom Kippur Break Fast Menu
Homemade Hot Apple Cider
Orange Arugula Salad
Matzo Ball Soup
Applesauce
Stuffed Dates
I start our break fast by serving everyone a cup of hot apple cider which give people a comforting hit of liquid as well as calories.
I also like to serve soup since it is refreshing and again, is another dish with liquid to quench the thirst that builds up during a 24 hour plus fast. If you are having a lot of people over after Yom Kippur for break fast, then think about serving soup to your guests in mugs.
Have a Happy New Year and an easy fast.
G says
I love the Whole Meal type of posts ….so lovely and so real…
I can see the flavors jumping out at me…
Is that a new camera or different tequnique?
More of this type of post is what I’d love to see here!
Bina says
Wishing I would have seen this post prior to the fast, I’ll catalog it for next year though. Hope you had an easy and meaningful fast. A gut Kvittle. Do you make a sukkah? Please post pictures!
Shana Tova,
Bina
Rachel says
Hrm… Is “yum” kippur too corny? ;)
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Gluten Free Warrior Princess says
Love the idea of filling up with the warm cider. And the matzo ball soup looks divine. It’s great to find some recipes for the holidays. Thanks!
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
those stuffed dates sound divine!
Joelle says
Always love to hear how you observe the holidays, food wise. This year my husband and I are doing an extended cleanse leading up to the fast–my hope is to not shock my system on the day of no food/water. We’ll see! What do you stuff your dates with? G’mar tov.
Olivia@ OmNom Love says
The stuffed dates sound delicious! So does the apple cider and matzo ball soup.
I don’t know very many Jewish people so it’s interesting to see what kind of holidays (for lack of a better word) you guys have. Keep up the wonderful recipes and posts! :)
Sina @ the kosher spoon says
Wonderful menu! I also like to serve something light and comforting so I’m making soup and salad, with maybe a healthy muffin for dessert.