Leil Selichot 5520 / סליחות 9280
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9280 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 5517 | 21 Elul 9277 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5518 | 23 Elul 9278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5519 | 25 Elul 9279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5520 | 20 Elul 9280 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5521 | 23 Elul 9281 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5522 | 25 Elul 9282 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5523 | 25 Elul 9283 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5524 | 21 Elul 9284 |
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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