Does Rosh Hashanah ever fall at the “right time?” This year the Jewish New Year falls on the weekend: The holiday begins on the evening of Friday, Sept. 15 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 17. 

Some people are thrilled about this calendrical confluence — it takes over the weekend and does not interfere with school or work. Others don’t like it for the very same reasons.

For those who strictly observe Jewish laws, there’s the added element of figuring out how or when to cook the holiday meal when using the stove or oven is not permitted from sundown Friday evening until Saturday night.

Fortunately, for those who don’t have the bandwidth this year to cook a holiday meal — for whatever reason, we don’t judge! — so we have put together a list of 9 restaurants, caterers and bakers in St Louis preparing Rosh Hashanah meals this year that are available for pick up. 

Here are some ideas (listed alphabetically) on who to call or visit online in the St. Louis area.

(Did we miss one? Email [email protected])

613 Catering

613 Catering, the kosher catering division of The J has launched a new online store where you can order items from their new Rosh Hashanah menu. This year they are offering a variety of soups, entrees, sides, and desserts to meet your needs.

Orders can be placed online through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 11. All orders must be picked up between 4 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 14 or noon – 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept 15 at SFC.

Delectable Dough Baking Co.

Delectable Dough Bakery is located inside the Trolley Stop Bakery in Chesterfield. They are offering plenty for dessert including their signature Old Fashioned Apple Strudel. Also, Heavenly Honey Cake, Awesome Apple Cake, and/or Apple Honey Galette.

All orders can be made online or by email or phone.

Delectable Dough Backing Co. 
67 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, MO. 63017
(314) 295-4898

Deli DivINe

Deli DivINe, the Jewish-style delicatessen and specialty market that opened this year at  5501 Delmar Blvd. (at Belt Avenue), has launched its first High Holidays menu of offerings online. You’ll find main dishes, salads, vegetable dishes, fish, soups and more.

All orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance. Pick-up days will be on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16.

Deli DivINE
5501 Delmar Blvd Suite 5535D, St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 987-3354

Just Like Mom’s Bakery

The mother-daughter team of Peggy Umansky and Alana Minoff are offering made-to-order homemade round challahs with raisins, apples, cinnamon, or plain. They are also taking orders for honey cake, rugelach and babka

Call 314-303-0861 to order and for details or email [email protected]. Pick-up in Olivette or Chesterfield. Their hamantaschen are not kosher.

Kohn’s Kosher Deli

Kohn’s annual ala cart menu for the Rosh Hashanah is back for 2023. You’ll find plenty of options for appetizers, side dishes, soups, six different kugels, entrees and of course freshly baked challahs and honey cakes.

Orders can be placed via email or by calling (314) 569-0727 and must be placed by Sept. 8.

Kohn’s Kosher Deli
10405 Old Olive Street Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 569-0727

Protzel’s Deli

Protzel’s has been serving Rosh Hashanah meals for the past 69 years. Their main entrees feature fresh oven-roasted briskets and Turkey breasts along with 15 other side dishes, soups, breads, and desserts. 

All orders must be placed by Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Straub’s

Rosh Hashanah ordering is now live online from all of Straub’s locations. They are offering more than a dozen entree options including braised beef brisket with a perfect au jus, or pomegranate glazed chicken breast. Complement either one with Sweet Gefilte Fish, Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls, and a Sweet Noodle Kugel plus more.

Sprinkles by Miriam

Miriam Schwab is accepting Rosh Hashanah challah orders for her round 1.5-pound loaf. Customers can order a plain loaf, or with your choice of raisins, chocolate chips, Streusel topping, and cinnamon. You can also order challah rolls by the dozen.

Orders can be placed by texting Miriam at 561-542-4923.

Toby’s Challa House & Bake Shop

Toby Elefant has been baking for more than 30 years. The University City resident who runs her business, “Toby’s Challa House & Bake Shop” out of her home will be baking round Challa this year, with or without raisins, crumb or everything toppings and of course honey cakes.

To order or for more information, call 314-281-6781 or email [email protected].