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High Holy Day

–noun Judaism.
either of two holy days of special significance, Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur.
Also called High Holiday.
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High Holy Day  
n.   Judaism
  1. Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur. Also called High Holiday.

  2. High Holy Days The period from Rosh Hashanah until the end of Yom Kippur, often spent in penitent self-examination.

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