The High Holy Days, also known as the High Holidays or Days of Awe, are a period of time in Judaism that includes the holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as the ten days in between them. These holidays usually occur in September and October. The High Holy Days are a time of reflection, introspection, and repentance, and they commemorate concepts such as renewal, forgiveness, freedom, and joy. Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Repentance, which conclude on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. During this period, Jewish people are supposed to reflect on the sins they have committed during the past year and seek forgiveness from God and from those they have wronged. The High Holy Days are important because they are seen as an appropriate way to welcome the New Year and to begin anew. Other holidays in the Jewish calendar include Tu Bshevat, Purim, Passover, Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Hanukkah.