Leil Selichot 2594 / סליחות 6354
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6354 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 2591 | 23 Elul 6351 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2592 | 23 Elul 6352 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2593 | 20 Elul 6353 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2594 | 21 Elul 6354 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2595 | 23 Elul 6355 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2596 | 25 Elul 6356 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2597 | 20 Elul 6357 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2598 | 23 Elul 6358 |
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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