Leil Selichot 5022 / סליחות 8782
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8782 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 5019 | 20 Elul 8779 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5020 | 23 Elul 8780 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5021 | 23 Elul 8781 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5022 | 25 Elul 8782 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5023 | 21 Elul 8783 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5024 | 23 Elul 8784 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5025 | 25 Elul 8785 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5026 | 20 Elul 8786 |
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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