Leil Selichot 6085 / סליחות 9845
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9845 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 6082 | 21 Elul 9842 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6083 | 23 Elul 9843 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6084 | 25 Elul 9844 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6085 | 20 Elul 9845 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6086 | 23 Elul 9846 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6087 | 25 Elul 9847 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6088 | 25 Elul 9848 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6089 | 21 Elul 9849 |
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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