Leil Selichot 4602 / סליחות 8362
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8362 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 4599 | 25 Elul 8359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4600 | 20 Elul 8360 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4601 | 23 Elul 8361 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4602 | 25 Elul 8362 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4603 | 20 Elul 8363 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4604 | 23 Elul 8364 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4605 | 25 Elul 8365 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4606 | 25 Elul 8366 |
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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