Leil Selichot 2204 / סליחות 5964
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5964 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 2201 | 20 Elul 5961 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2202 | 23 Elul 5962 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2203 | 25 Elul 5963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2204 | 25 Elul 5964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2205 | 21 Elul 5965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2206 | 23 Elul 5966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2207 | 25 Elul 5967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2208 | 21 Elul 5968 |
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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