Leil Selichot 2474 / סליחות 6234
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6234 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 2471 | 20 Elul 6231 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2472 | 21 Elul 6232 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2473 | 23 Elul 6233 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2474 | 25 Elul 6234 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2475 | 20 Elul 6235 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2476 | 23 Elul 6236 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2477 | 25 Elul 6237 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2478 | 25 Elul 6238 |
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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