High Holy Day (Noun)
Meaning
Jewish holy days observed with particular solemnity.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The rabbi's sermon on Yom Kippur, the holiest of the high holy days, was especially moving.
- During the high holy days, the synagogue was filled to capacity with worshippers seeking forgiveness.
- The cantor's voice soared as she sang the traditional melodies of the high holy days.
- The family made a point to attend services together on all the high holy days, including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
- The high holy days were a time for reflection and introspection, and the community came together to support one another.