Leil Selichot 5701 / סליחות 9461
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9461 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 5698 | 25 Elul 9458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5699 | 21 Elul 9459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5700 | 21 Elul 9460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5701 | 23 Elul 9461 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5702 | 25 Elul 9462 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5703 | 21 Elul 9463 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5704 | 23 Elul 9464 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5705 | 25 Elul 9465 |
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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