Leil Selichot 2485 / סליחות 6245
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6245 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 2482 | 21 Elul 6242 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2483 | 23 Elul 6243 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2484 | 25 Elul 6244 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2485 | 21 Elul 6245 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2486 | 21 Elul 6246 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2487 | 25 Elul 6247 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2488 | 20 Elul 6248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2489 | 21 Elul 6249 |
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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