Leil Selichot 5842 / סליחות 9602
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9602 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 5839 | 23 Elul 9599 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5840 | 25 Elul 9600 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5841 | 25 Elul 9601 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5842 | 21 Elul 9602 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5843 | 23 Elul 9603 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5844 | 25 Elul 9604 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5845 | 21 Elul 9605 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5846 | 23 Elul 9606 |
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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