Leil Selichot 5102 / סליחות 8862
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8862 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 5099 | 25 Elul 8859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5100 | 25 Elul 8860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5101 | 21 Elul 8861 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5102 | 23 Elul 8862 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5103 | 25 Elul 8863 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5104 | 21 Elul 8864 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5105 | 23 Elul 8865 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5106 | 25 Elul 8866 |
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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