Leil Selichot 5032 / סליחות 8792
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8792 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 5029 | 25 Elul 8789 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5030 | 21 Elul 8790 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5031 | 25 Elul 8791 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5032 | 25 Elul 8792 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5033 | 21 Elul 8793 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5034 | 23 Elul 8794 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5035 | 25 Elul 8795 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5036 | 21 Elul 8796 |
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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