Leil Selichot 5824 / סליחות 9584
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9584 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 5821 | 21 Elul 9581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5822 | 21 Elul 9582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5823 | 25 Elul 9583 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5824 | 25 Elul 9584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5825 | 21 Elul 9585 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5826 | 23 Elul 9586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5827 | 25 Elul 9587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5828 | 21 Elul 9588 |
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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