Yom Kippur
Perhaps the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur is characterized by introspection and forgiveness seeking. As a fast day, certain traditions and rituals surround food consumption and pertain mainly to the pre-fast meal.
What Is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement, is observed on the tenth day of the Jewish month Tishre. It follows Rosh Hashanah and precedes Sukkot & Simchat Torah.
Yom Kippur marks the culmination of a ten-day period of repentance – Aseret Yemey Teshuvah – starting with Rosh Hashanah. It follows a month of forgiveness seeking – Slichot – that occurs during the Jewish month of Elul.
How Is Yom Kippur Observed?
Yom Kippur is a fast day noted for solemnity but not sadness.
It is a day devoted to soul searching emphasizing the spiritual meaning of life. Yom Kippur focuses on seeking forgiveness and the intentional resolution for betterment.
Yom Kippur’s Prayers
Yom Kippur begins with the Kol Nidre service when an ancient & moving melody is sounded. The soul-stirring text ushers in the holiday with a public declaration intended to nullify the passing year’s vows.
The day of Yom Kippur is spent in praying and introspection. It concludes at sundown with the Neilah, the closing prayer. The sounding of the shofar, the ram’s horn, marks the conclusion of Yom Kippur and of the High Holiday period.
Yom Kippur’s Fast
Jewish holidays traditionally include a ritual meal. Since Yom Kippur is a fast day, the meal is eaten before the fast begins. It is called Seudah Mafseket – The meal that ends the eating before the fast.
Below are Kosher Create’s recipe selection for the pre-fast meal and for breaking the fast. Feel free to reduce salt or eliminate spices if needed.
Note that customs and health considerations vary. The following recipes are merely suggestions and should NOT be viewed as a dietary recommendation of any kind and/or an endorsement of any fasting ritual that may endanger individual health. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice. For advice, please reach out to a certified health care professional.
Wholegrain Spelt & Oat Challah – Vegan
Wholegrain Honey Raisin Challah
Wholegrain Spelt Vegan Challah
Soda Bread Mini Rolls – Vegan
Chicken Soup – Lean Chicken – Gluten Free
Orange Lentil Soup – Vegan & Gluten Free
Vegetable Mushroom Soup – Vegan
Semolina Dumplings – Wholegrain
Sweet Potato Dumplings – Baked & Gluten Free
Wholegrain Breaded Chicken – Baked Lean Chicken
Roasted Chicken & Apple Flower – Lean Chicken – Gluten Free
Roasted Honey Chicken – Lean Chicken – Gluten Free
Baked Chicken Schnitzel With A Wholegrain Coating
Baked Sweet Potato & Herbs – Vegan & Gluten Free
Savory Accordion Potatoes – Vegan & Gluten Free
Wholegrain Rice & Carrots – Basmati Rice – Vegan & Gluten Free
Mujadara – Bulgur & Lentils – Wholegrain – Vegan
Sweet Potato & Carrot Tzimmes – Vegan & Gluten Free
Kugel – Apple Noodle Casserole – Wholegrain Noodles
Sautéed Carrots – Vegan & Gluten Free
Lentil Spread – Vegan “Chopped Liver” – Gluten Free
Tahini Spread – Vegan & Gluten Free
Carrot Raisin Salad – Vegan & Gluten Free
Applesauce & Lemon Zest – Vegan & Gluten Free
Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes – Gluten Free
Almond Orange Cake – Gluten Free
Cinnamon Swirl Cake – Made With Oats
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Made With Oats
Sesame Date Cookies – Made With Oats
Wholegrain Almond Fresh Fig Cookies
Chag Shameach from Kosher Create!
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