Leil Selichot 2223 / סליחות 5983
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5983 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 2220 | 25 Elul 5980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2221 | 20 Elul 5981 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2222 | 23 Elul 5982 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2223 | 23 Elul 5983 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2224 | 20 Elul 5984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2225 | 21 Elul 5985 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2226 | 23 Elul 5986 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2227 | 25 Elul 5987 |
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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