Leil Selichot 6189 / סליחות 9949
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9949 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 6186 | 25 Elul 9946 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6187 | 21 Elul 9947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6188 | 23 Elul 9948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6189 | 25 Elul 9949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6190 | 21 Elul 9950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6191 | 23 Elul 9951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6192 | 25 Elul 9952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6193 | 21 Elul 9953 |
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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