Leil Selichot 2655 / סליחות 6415
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6415 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 2652 | 23 Elul 6412 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2653 | 25 Elul 6413 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2654 | 25 Elul 6414 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2655 | 21 Elul 6415 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2656 | 25 Elul 6416 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2657 | 25 Elul 6417 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2658 | 21 Elul 6418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2659 | 23 Elul 6419 |
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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