Leil Selichot 4445 / סליחות 8205
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8205 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 4442 | 23 Elul 8202 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4443 | 25 Elul 8203 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4444 | 21 Elul 8204 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4445 | 23 Elul 8205 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4446 | 23 Elul 8206 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4447 | 20 Elul 8207 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4448 | 21 Elul 8208 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4449 | 23 Elul 8209 |
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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