Leil Selichot 5421 / סליחות 9181
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9181 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 5418 | 25 Elul 9178 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5419 | 21 Elul 9179 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5420 | 23 Elul 9180 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5421 | 25 Elul 9181 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5422 | 21 Elul 9182 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5423 | 23 Elul 9183 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5424 | 25 Elul 9184 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5425 | 25 Elul 9185 |
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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