Leil Selichot 4692 / סליחות 8452
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8452 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 4689 | 23 Elul 8449 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4690 | 25 Elul 8450 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4691 | 21 Elul 8451 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4692 | 23 Elul 8452 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4693 | 23 Elul 8453 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4694 | 20 Elul 8454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4695 | 21 Elul 8455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4696 | 23 Elul 8456 |
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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