The High Holidays, also known as the Yamim Noraim (“Days of Awe”) in Hebrew, are a series of religious observances in Judaism that occur in the late summer or early autumn. The High Holidays begin with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and end with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. In 2025, Rosh Hashanah will begin on the evening of September 18th and end on the evening of September 20th. Yom Kippur will begin on the evening of September 27th and end on the evening of September 28th.
The High Holidays are a time for reflection, repentance, and atonement. Jews around the world attend synagogue services, pray, and fast during this period. The High Holidays are also a time to spend with family and friends, and to enjoy traditional foods.