Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is one of the holiest days of the year for Jews. I keep our Yom Kippur Break Fast light and very healthy. After going without food and water for over 24 hours it’s important to reintroduce food in a simple way!
Fasting for Yom Kippur begins 20 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Jewish fast days include abstaining from both food and water. Because a liquid-free fast can be stressful, I do not include a lot of sweets or spicy food when we break our fast at Yom Kippur.
My husband grew up with a break fast that focused on heavy foods and rich desserts. Still, every year he thanks me for making light food that helps him to feel good after fasting for Yom Kippur.
Paleo Yom Kippur Break Fast Menu
Homemade Hot Apple Cider
Cucumber Salad
Paleo Mini Bagels
Matzo Ball Soup
Applesauce
Orange Chocolate Biscotti
I start our break fast by serving hot apple cider which provides comforting liquid and calories. I skip this drink since I’m on a Keto Diet. I also serve one of my favorite soup recipes in small mugs to our guests. This is incredibly refreshing and eases the thirst that builds up during a long fast. How do you like to break your Yom Kippur fast?
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives, I first published it in 2012.
Leah says
Love to hear how you celebrate the holidays. We have always celebrated them but just found out this year my husband is Jewish by blood as well. So, thank you for sharing. I love it.
Elana says
Leah, you’re welcome!
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!
Elana says
Thanks G! It’s the same old camera! Here’s a link to my Paleo Rosh Hashanah post for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/rosh-hashanah-recipes/
Enjoy!
Elana
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
Elana says
Thanks Bina! Some years we make a Sukkah, others not :-)
Rachel says
Hrm… Is “yum” kippur too corny? ;)
Elana says
Rachel, that is way awesome!
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!
Elana says
Thanks!
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! G’mar tov.
Elana says
Joelle, thanks for your comment! G’mar tov :-)
Olivia@ OmNom Love says
The apple cider and matzo ball soup sound delicious!
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! :)
Elana says
Thanks Olivia!
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.
Elana says
Thanks Sina!