Leil Selichot 2189 / סליחות 5949
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5949 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 2186 | 25 Elul 5946 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2187 | 25 Elul 5947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2188 | 21 Elul 5948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2189 | 23 Elul 5949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2190 | 25 Elul 5950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2191 | 21 Elul 5951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2192 | 23 Elul 5952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2193 | 25 Elul 5953 |
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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