Leil Selichot 1480 / סליחות 5240
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5240 occurred on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1477 | 21 Elul 5237 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1478 | 23 Elul 5238 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1479 | 25 Elul 5239 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1480 | 20 Elul 5240 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1481 | 23 Elul 5241 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1482 | 23 Elul 5242 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1483 | 20 Elul 5243 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1484 | 21 Elul 5244 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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