Leil Selichot 2153 / סליחות 5913
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5913 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 2150 | 20 Elul 5910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2151 | 23 Elul 5911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2152 | 23 Elul 5912 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2153 | 25 Elul 5913 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2154 | 21 Elul 5914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2155 | 23 Elul 5915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2156 | 25 Elul 5916 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2157 | 20 Elul 5917 |
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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