Leil Selichot 5764 / סליחות 9524
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9524 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 5761 | 23 Elul 9521 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5762 | 23 Elul 9522 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5763 | 25 Elul 9523 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5764 | 21 Elul 9524 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5765 | 23 Elul 9525 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5766 | 25 Elul 9526 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5767 | 20 Elul 9527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5768 | 23 Elul 9528 |
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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