Leil Selichot 5632 / סליחות 9392
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9392 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 5629 | 21 Elul 9389 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5630 | 23 Elul 9390 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5631 | 20 Elul 9391 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5632 | 21 Elul 9392 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5633 | 23 Elul 9393 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5634 | 25 Elul 9394 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5635 | 20 Elul 9395 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5636 | 23 Elul 9396 |
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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