Leil Selichot 2902 / סליחות 6662
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6662 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 2899 | 23 Elul 6659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2900 | 25 Elul 6660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2901 | 25 Elul 6661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2902 | 21 Elul 6662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2903 | 25 Elul 6663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2904 | 25 Elul 6664 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2905 | 21 Elul 6665 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2906 | 23 Elul 6666 |
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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