The Jewish High Holidays are almost upon us—Rosh Hashanah runs from Monday, September 22 to Wednesday, September 24, while Yom Kippur starts the evening of Wednesday, October 1—and several DC-area restaurants are ready with dine-in and takeout menus. Here’s where to find break-the-fast bagel platters, plus challah, brisket, matzoh balls, and plenty of dessert.

Bread Furst

4434 Connecticut Ave., NW

This popular Van Ness bread bakery and market is putting together a Rosh Hashanah feast for four to six people ($270). Dig into rich matzoh ball soup; traditional Jewish beef brisket; chopped liver with caramelized onions; and a fall salad studded with honeycrisp apples, pecans, and pomegranate. Honey-raisin bread or plain challah are also available. For dessert, choose between a honey-date

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