Leil Selichot 2549 / סליחות 6309
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6309 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 2546 | 20 Elul 6306 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2547 | 23 Elul 6307 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2548 | 23 Elul 6308 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2549 | 25 Elul 6309 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2550 | 21 Elul 6310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2551 | 23 Elul 6311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2552 | 25 Elul 6312 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2553 | 21 Elul 6313 |
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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