Leil Selichot 6482 / סליחות 10242
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10242 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 6479 | 23 Elul 10239 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6480 | 25 Elul 10240 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6481 | 20 Elul 10241 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6482 | 23 Elul 10242 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6483 | 25 Elul 10243 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6484 | 25 Elul 10244 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6485 | 21 Elul 10245 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6486 | 25 Elul 10246 |
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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