Leil Selichot 2715 / סליחות 6475
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6475 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 2712 | 21 Elul 6472 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2713 | 23 Elul 6473 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2714 | 25 Elul 6474 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2715 | 20 Elul 6475 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2716 | 23 Elul 6476 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2717 | 23 Elul 6477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2718 | 20 Elul 6478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2719 | 21 Elul 6479 |
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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