Jewish Holidays 2024 Dates Yom Kippur. Rosh hashanah, the jewish new year, and yom kippur, the day of atonement, form the high holidays, also known as the days of awe. Yom kippur, “the day of atonement,” is the day moses achieved complete forgiveness for the people of israel after the sin of the golden calf.
The jewish year (5784, 5785, etc.) begins on rosh hashanah and ends just. Learn about the meaning behind yom kippur and the special traditions and recipes related to.