Leil Selichot 5601 / סליחות 9361
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9361 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 5598 | 21 Elul 9358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5599 | 23 Elul 9359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5600 | 25 Elul 9360 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5601 | 21 Elul 9361 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5602 | 21 Elul 9362 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5603 | 25 Elul 9363 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5604 | 20 Elul 9364 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5605 | 21 Elul 9365 |
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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