atonement
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The High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashana — the Jewish New Year — and continue through Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which ends at nightfall Oct.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025
It marks the start of the Jewish High Holidays, a 10-day season that ends with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023
They will also fast on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, while also worshiping in synagogues.
From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2022
Rhaenyra knows this is also Alicent's version of imposing a Walk of Atonement on her rival, only no absolution is guaranteed upon completion.
From Salon • Sep. 26, 2022
That the Atonement had healed our family, and that all had been restored.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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