Leil Selichot 2429 / סליחות 6189
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6189 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 2426 | 23 Elul 6186 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2427 | 25 Elul 6187 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2428 | 21 Elul 6188 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2429 | 23 Elul 6189 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2430 | 25 Elul 6190 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2431 | 21 Elul 6191 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2432 | 21 Elul 6192 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2433 | 25 Elul 6193 |
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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