Leil Selichot 5013 / סליחות 8773
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8773 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 5010 | 21 Elul 8770 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5011 | 25 Elul 8771 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5012 | 20 Elul 8772 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5013 | 21 Elul 8773 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5014 | 23 Elul 8774 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5015 | 20 Elul 8775 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5016 | 21 Elul 8776 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5017 | 23 Elul 8777 |
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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