Leil Selichot 5372 / סליחות 9132
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9132 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 5369 | 23 Elul 9129 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5370 | 25 Elul 9130 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5371 | 25 Elul 9131 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5372 | 21 Elul 9132 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5373 | 25 Elul 9133 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5374 | 25 Elul 9134 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5375 | 21 Elul 9135 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5376 | 23 Elul 9136 |
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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