High Holiday
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Definition
Noun: - High Holiday: Either of two major Jewish holy days observed with particular solemnity: Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). These days are considered the most sacred and important in the Jewish liturgical year, a period for introspection, prayer, and repentance.
Usage
The term "High Holiday" (often pluralized as "High Holidays") specifically refers to the period encompassing Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It is used to denote their collective significance and the solemn observances associated with them. - Our synagogue services are always fullest during the High Holidays. - She travels to be with her family every year for the High Holidays.
Advanced Usage
- The High Holiday season: Refers to the entire period from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur, which is also known as the "Ten Days of Repentance" or "Days of Awe" ( in Hebrew).
- Preparations for the High Holiday season begin weeks in advance.
Variants and Related Words
- High Holy Days: A common synonymous term for "High Holidays."
- Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year, marking the beginning of the High Holidays.
- Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement, the culmination of the High Holidays, involving fasting and prayer.
Synonyms
- High Holy Days: The most direct synonym.
- Days of Awe (): The Hebrew term for this solemn period, emphasizing themes of judgment and repentance.
Related Phrases
- High Holiday prayer book (): The special prayer book used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.
- He followed the service carefully in his Machzor, the High Holiday prayer book.
Noun
- Jewish holy days observed with particular solemnity