Leil Selichot 2589 / סליחות 6349
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6349 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 2586 | 25 Elul 6346 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2587 | 21 Elul 6347 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2588 | 23 Elul 6348 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2589 | 25 Elul 6349 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2590 | 21 Elul 6350 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2591 | 23 Elul 6351 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2592 | 23 Elul 6352 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2593 | 20 Elul 6353 |
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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