Leil Selichot 5685 / סליחות 9445
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9445 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 5682 | 20 Elul 9442 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5683 | 21 Elul 9443 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5684 | 23 Elul 9444 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5685 | 20 Elul 9445 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5686 | 21 Elul 9446 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5687 | 23 Elul 9447 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5688 | 25 Elul 9448 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5689 | 20 Elul 9449 |
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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