Leil Selichot 1892 / סליחות 5652
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5652 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 1889 | 25 Elul 5649 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1890 | 21 Elul 5650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1891 | 23 Elul 5651 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1892 | 25 Elul 5652 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1893 | 21 Elul 5653 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1894 | 21 Elul 5654 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1895 | 25 Elul 5655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1896 | 20 Elul 5656 |
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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