Leil Selichot 5341 / סליחות 9101
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9101 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 5338 | 23 Elul 9098 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5339 | 23 Elul 9099 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5340 | 20 Elul 9100 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5341 | 21 Elul 9101 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5342 | 23 Elul 9102 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5343 | 25 Elul 9103 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5344 | 20 Elul 9104 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5345 | 23 Elul 9105 |
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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