Leil Selichot 2044 / סליחות 5804
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5804 occurs after nightfall 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 2041 | 25 Elul 5801 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2042 | 21 Elul 5802 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2043 | 21 Elul 5803 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2044 | 25 Elul 5804 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2045 | 20 Elul 5805 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2046 | 21 Elul 5806 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2047 | 23 Elul 5807 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2048 | 20 Elul 5808 |
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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