Leil Selichot 4742 / סליחות 8502
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8502 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 4739 | 21 Elul 8499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4740 | 23 Elul 8500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4741 | 25 Elul 8501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4742 | 21 Elul 8502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4743 | 23 Elul 8503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4744 | 25 Elul 8504 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4745 | 20 Elul 8505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4746 | 23 Elul 8506 |
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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