Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and Forgiveness, are the two High Holidays of the Jewish calendar. Children are introduced to the deep religious significance of these holidays through a traditional prayer, a Tashlikh ceremony, folk songs and animated fables. They learn what the foods associated with these holidays symbolize, the special clothing that is worn, the importance of the Torah and of performing good deeds throughout the year, as well as how to make greeting cards wishing health and happiness.

Teacher's guide available under additional info tag. Also available VHS #978395.

DVD version only has optional Spanish & Hebrew language tracks; Chaptered. .