Of the two main High Holy Days, also called the High Holidays, the first is Rosh Hashanah, or the New Year celebration. It is one of two New Year celebrations in Judaism, the other being Passover in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The holiest Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur, begins at sundown today, Oct. 1, described as the Day of Atonement where fasting, prayer ...

For Christians seeking to understand the Jewish roots of their faith, this time of preparation for Jews offers a parallel to their own traditions. Just as Christians prepare their hearts during ...

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, celebrated by Jews worldwide, began at sunset Monday, marking the start of the High Holy Days. The Jewish High Holy days, or “ten days of awe,” began Monday, Sept.

Jewish people observe the High Holy Days in the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar, starting this year on the evening of September 22. These holidays commemorate concepts such as renewal, ...