Leil Selichot 5849 / סליחות 9609
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9609 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 5846 | 23 Elul 9606 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5847 | 25 Elul 9607 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5848 | 21 Elul 9608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5849 | 21 Elul 9609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5850 | 25 Elul 9610 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5851 | 20 Elul 9611 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5852 | 21 Elul 9612 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5853 | 23 Elul 9613 |
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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