Leil Selichot 6005 / סליחות 9765
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9765 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 6002 | 23 Elul 9762 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6003 | 20 Elul 9763 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6004 | 21 Elul 9764 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6005 | 23 Elul 9765 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6006 | 25 Elul 9766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6007 | 20 Elul 9767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6008 | 23 Elul 9768 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6009 | 23 Elul 9769 |
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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