October ushers in the observance of ancient and revered rituals for the Jewish community this year. The High Holy Days, or Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and the days between them, will be celebrated from sundown Sunday to sundown on Oct. 12.
For Jews, this period of reflection and celebration is a time to think about the past year and turn over a new leaf as they enter a new one. It shares some of its themes with secular New Year's Day, such as the value of remembering special moments and making resolutions.
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