Yom Kippur concludes a 10-day period known as the “Days of Awe” that begins with the Jewish New Year, which is called Rosh Hashanah. Jews around the world are to face their misdeeds and sins ...

This year, Oct. 7 also fell during the “Yamim Noraim,” the Ten Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These are days of reflection, when we are called to take stock of the past year ...

What gives these days their power and weight? To understand, let’s begin by examining the qualities of “awe” and the two holidays that flank the 10 days.

The 10 days between Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, are called the "10 Days of Awe." During this period, God will judge whether given Jewish people will live or die in the coming year.

The 10 days between Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, are called the "10 Days of Awe." During this period, God will judge whether given Jewish people will live or die in the coming year.

DAVID CRARY and GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO Associated Press — Known as “The Days of Awe,” Judaism’s High Holy Days — which begin on Wednesday — annually provide an emotional mix of celebration ...

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, starts at sundown on Wednesday and continues through Friday evening. It marks the start of the Jewish High Holidays, a 10-day season that ends with Yom Kippur.

During the 10 Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it is believed that all creatures are judged and the decision is made whether they will live or die in the coming year.