Leil Selichot 4413 / סליחות 8173
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8173 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 4410 | 25 Elul 8170 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4411 | 21 Elul 8171 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4412 | 25 Elul 8172 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4413 | 25 Elul 8173 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4414 | 21 Elul 8174 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4415 | 23 Elul 8175 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4416 | 25 Elul 8176 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4417 | 21 Elul 8177 |
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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