Leil Selichot 2415 / סליחות 6175
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6175 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 2412 | 23 Elul 6172 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2413 | 25 Elul 6173 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2414 | 21 Elul 6174 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2415 | 21 Elul 6175 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2416 | 25 Elul 6176 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2417 | 20 Elul 6177 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2418 | 21 Elul 6178 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2419 | 23 Elul 6179 |
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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