Leil Selichot 249 / סליחות 4009
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4009 occurred 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 246 | 23 Elul 4006 | ||
| Leil Selichot 247 | 23 Elul 4007 | ||
| Leil Selichot 248 | 25 Elul 4008 | ||
| Leil Selichot 249 | 20 Elul 4009 | ||
| Leil Selichot 250 | 23 Elul 4010 | ||
| Leil Selichot 251 | 25 Elul 4011 | ||
| Leil Selichot 252 | 20 Elul 4012 | ||
| Leil Selichot 253 | 23 Elul 4013 |
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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