Leil Selichot 5161 / סליחות 8921
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8921 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 5158 | 21 Elul 8918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5159 | 21 Elul 8919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5160 | 25 Elul 8920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5161 | 20 Elul 8921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5162 | 21 Elul 8922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5163 | 23 Elul 8923 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5164 | 20 Elul 8924 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5165 | 21 Elul 8925 |
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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