Leil Selichot 5473 / סליחות 9233
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9233 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 5470 | 21 Elul 9230 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5471 | 25 Elul 9231 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5472 | 25 Elul 9232 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5473 | 21 Elul 9233 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5474 | 23 Elul 9234 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5475 | 25 Elul 9235 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5476 | 21 Elul 9236 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5477 | 21 Elul 9237 |
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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