Leil Selichot 5526 / סליחות 9286
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9286 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 5523 | 25 Elul 9283 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5524 | 21 Elul 9284 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5525 | 25 Elul 9285 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5526 | 25 Elul 9286 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5527 | 21 Elul 9287 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5528 | 23 Elul 9288 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5529 | 25 Elul 9289 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5530 | 21 Elul 9290 |
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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