What is the name of the period of repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?

The Ten Days of Repentance are the period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

In Hebrew, the period is called Aseret Yemei Teshuvah, literally “Ten Days of Repentance.” It begins with Rosh Hashanah on 1 Tishrei and ends with Yom Kippur on 10 Tishrei, including both holidays and the intervening days. The interval is traditionally viewed as a special opportunity for moral self-examination and seeking forgiveness.

Many Jewish communities emphasize teshuvah, often translated as repentance but also conveying the idea of return. People may review their conduct, apologize to those they have harmed, give charity, increase prayer, and try to correct destructive habits.

A common mix-up is “Days of Awe,” which is a broader name for the High Holy Days and may refer to the season surrounding Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The Month of Elul comes before Rosh Hashanah, while Shabbat Shuvah is only the Sabbath occurring within this ten-day period.