Leil Selichot 4521 / סליחות 8281
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8281 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 4518 | 20 Elul 8278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4519 | 21 Elul 8279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4520 | 23 Elul 8280 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4521 | 20 Elul 8281 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4522 | 21 Elul 8282 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4523 | 23 Elul 8283 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4524 | 23 Elul 8284 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4525 | 20 Elul 8285 |
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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