yom kippur

Offers a brief introduction to the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, discussing the holidays' origins, meanings, and traditions.

Explains for young readers the Jewish holidays Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Includes color photographs and factual side-bars.

Three stories illustrate repentence, prayer, and charity, the three concepts which are at the heart of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the Jewish high holidays.

As she and her family celebrate these two Jewish holidays, a young girl contemplates their meaning in her life.

Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world.