Leil Selichot 5415 / סליחות 9175
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9175 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 5412 | 21 Elul 9172 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5413 | 23 Elul 9173 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5414 | 25 Elul 9174 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5415 | 20 Elul 9175 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5416 | 23 Elul 9176 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5417 | 23 Elul 9177 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5418 | 25 Elul 9178 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5419 | 21 Elul 9179 |
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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