Leil Selichot 6132 / סליחות 9892
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9892 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 6129 | 21 Elul 9889 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6130 | 23 Elul 9890 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6131 | 23 Elul 9891 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6132 | 20 Elul 9892 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6133 | 23 Elul 9893 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6134 | 23 Elul 9894 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6135 | 25 Elul 9895 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6136 | 21 Elul 9896 |
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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