Leil Selichot 4435 / סליחות 8195
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8195 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 4432 | 23 Elul 8192 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4433 | 25 Elul 8193 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4434 | 21 Elul 8194 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4435 | 23 Elul 8195 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4436 | 25 Elul 8196 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4437 | 25 Elul 8197 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4438 | 21 Elul 8198 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4439 | 25 Elul 8199 |
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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