Leil Selichot 2672 / סליחות 6432
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6432 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 2669 | 23 Elul 6429 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2670 | 23 Elul 6430 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2671 | 20 Elul 6431 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2672 | 23 Elul 6432 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2673 | 23 Elul 6433 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2674 | 25 Elul 6434 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2675 | 21 Elul 6435 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2676 | 23 Elul 6436 |
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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