Yom Kippur

A Rabbi reaches for food supplies at a pantry

Hurricane Milton disrupts Yom Kippur plans for Jews in Florida

Mariam Fam, Giovanna Dell'orto and Holly Meyer | The Associated Press

Many Jews worldwide will mark Yom Kippur in fasting and prayer at their synagogues this weekend. But for the faithful in Florida, destructive Hurricane Milton has disrupted plans for observing the Day of Atonement.

Bagels, quiche, fish platters, honey cake and sweet kugel are just a few of the dishes people indulge in after completing their Yom Kippur fast.

Arts & Culture

Food experts have some surprising suggestions for dishes to break the Yom Kippur fast

Dustin Jones

From bagels to honey cake, these are a few suggestions from cooks and food enthusiasts for breaking the fast after the most solemn Jewish holiday. Also, read tips for preparing for the fast.

Shadrach Mugoya Levi, right, at his recent wedding in Uganda. From left: his son Oren Levi and Moshe Isiko.

What The Yom Kippur Fast Means To A Man Who's Known Hunger

Sara Toth Stub

Shadrach Mugoya Levi is the spiritual leader of a community of Uganda Jews. After a year of study in Jerusalem, he says he's more prepared than ever for the Day of Atonement.