The Yom Tov / High Holidays Reminder Checklist

Just in case–we’ve made a list of all the things that need to get done before Yom Tov.

We know you’re really busy–and when you’re busy, simple things can slip your mind. So we made this list to help you out. This menu download and these coloring pages for kids might also come in handy! And don’t forget our Shabbos checklist download, too.

But, with all the things that there are to remember, don’t forget the most important of all: Daven!

General Yom Tov List:

Call grandparents and other relatives and friends
Set lights around the house
Turn on Shabbos lamps
Turn off or adjust all alarm clocks
Set Shabbos timers
Set the thermostats
Shut your fridge and oven lights
Cut paper towels (or see this post so you never need to!) and foil (you can use precut foil or cut larger sheets so the size is right, to cover your blech and foil pans)
Place tissues in bathrooms
Cut off tags and open packages (Many items are allowed to be opened on YT. Ask your LOR).
Machzorim
Tissues and a sweater for Shul
Print a Machzor companion, articles… (like what to think about when the Shofar blows)
Drop off anything needed at shul if Rosh Hashana starts on Shabbos and there’s no eruv
Gift for your hostess
Gift for your big helpers
Activities and toys for little kids
Eruv Tavshilin (if Shabbos is the second or third day)
Yizkor candles
48 hour candle (so there is fire to use on the second night)
Yaknahaz candle (a candle with double wick) if Yom Tov starts on Shabbos
Tea lights, candles, holders or wicks to light candles
Cut nails
Polish shoes
Defrost food for the second night (since there isn’t enough time to defrost and heat at night)
Print or write any recipes you plan to make on Yom Tov