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High Holy Day

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noun

Judaism.
  1. either of two holy days of special significance, Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur.


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"And more broadly across the country, CTP is working with local police forces to provide protective security support and advice for areas with Jewish communities, and particularly during the High Holy Day period."

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

When I closed my eyes, it was hard to know if I was at a High Holy Day service or an Ani DiFranco concert.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2023

“She survived her first High Holy Day season with me,” said Ms. Schafer, who wowed Ms. Woods with her rendition of Kol Nidre on Yom Kippur.

From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2021

The antisemitic attacks of recent years have changed the way the Kesser Israel synagogue — which has a High Holy Day attendance “in the low hundreds” — views security, Mr. Fleshler added.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 14, 2021

"Next week is High Holy Day," he said, but the bawling only increased.

From The Junkmakers by Albert Teichner

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