High Holy Day
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
It’s the tone you hear during sermons and in consultations; if you’re an observant Jew, there’s a good chance you’ll hear it in the next several days, at High Holy Day services.
From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2018
In 1996, Gates of Repentance, the High Holy Day prayer book of Reform Judaism, was published, calling God "sovereign" instead of "king", and "source" or "parent" instead of father.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2015
The day after tomorrow she would join in the general exultation of High Holy Day, with Eric well forgotten.
From The Junkmakers by Teichner, Albert
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