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When do the Ten Days of Penitence begin and end?

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Circular diagram of the Jewish religious year showing Hebrew months around the outer ring and Gregorian months inside, with major holidays and fasts such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Passover, and Purim labeled with their dates. — Jewish religious year The months and holidays of the Jewish religious year.

The Ten Days of Penitence, also known as Aseret Yeme Teshuva, begin on Rosh Hashanah and conclude with Yom Kippur.123

This 10-day period is considered a time for introspection and repentance, during which it is customary to recite penitential prayers known as selichot. According to tradition, this period encompasses the Days of Judgment, beginning with the New Year festival and culminating on the holiest day of the Jewish year, when individuals seek reconciliation with God.23