Leil Selichot 5785 / סליחות 9545
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9545 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 5782 | 23 Elul 9542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5783 | 25 Elul 9543 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5784 | 20 Elul 9544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5785 | 23 Elul 9545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5786 | 23 Elul 9546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5787 | 20 Elul 9547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5788 | 23 Elul 9548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5789 | 23 Elul 9549 |
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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