What are the Jewish High Holy Days, and what do traditions like the Ten Days of Awe, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot mean? Mara Langer of Jewish Nevada joins Sarah Johns on 2 Plus You Nevada to help viewers better understand this sacred time of year and the traditions, reflection and meaning behind these Jewish holidays.

Mara explains the Ten Days of Awe, the period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur when people are encouraged to reflect on how they have treated others and themselves, seek forgiveness and consider how they can grow in the year ahead. She also discusses the importance of a sincere apology and the Jewish tradition of teshuvah—repentance, reflection and making meaningful change.

The conversation then turns to Yom Kippur, including fasting and why it holds such significance in the Jewish faith. Mara even explains what you can say to someone observing Yom Kippur—and why “Happy Yom Kippur” isn't the appropriate greeting.

Viewers also get a closer look at traditions and symbols associated with the High Holy Days, including round challah and the shofar, before learning about Sukkot, the harvest festival that follows Yom Kippur and includes gathering in temporary shelters known as sukkahs.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

✡️ Understanding the Ten Days of Awe

• Learn what happens between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

• Discover why reflection, forgiveness and personal growth are central themes

• Mara explains the importance of examining how we treat ourselves and others

🍎 Rosh Hashanah & the Jewish New Year

• Learn why Rosh Hashanah marks an important beginning in the Jewish calendar

• Mara explains differences in holiday observance inside and outside Israel

• Discover how the holiday begins a period of reflection leading to Yom Kippur

❤️ Forgiveness, Apologies & Teshuvah

• Why a meaningful apology requires sincerity

• Mara discusses making an honest effort to seek forgiveness

• Reflection also means considering how we can respond differently in the future

🙏 Understanding Yom Kippur

• Learn why Yom Kippur is one of Judaism's most sacred observances

• Mara explains the tradition of fasting and reflection

• Find out what to say—and what not to say—to someone observing Yom Kippur

📯 High Holy Day Traditions & Symbols

• See a shofar made from a ram's horn and learn about its significance

• Discover why round challah is associated with the Jewish New Year

• Learn how traditions and symbols connect to reflection and renewal

🌿 What Is Sukkot?

• Sukkot follows Yom Kippur and is celebrated as a harvest festival

• Families gather in temporary structures called sukkahs

• Mara explains how the tradition recalls the Jewish people's journey through the desert

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