Leil Selichot 6215 / סליחות 9975
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9975 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 6212 | 25 Elul 9972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6213 | 25 Elul 9973 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6214 | 21 Elul 9974 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6215 | 23 Elul 9975 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6216 | 25 Elul 9976 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6217 | 21 Elul 9977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6218 | 21 Elul 9978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6219 | 25 Elul 9979 |
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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