Leil Selichot 6782 / סליחות 10542
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10542 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 6779 | 21 Elul 10539 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6780 | 23 Elul 10540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6781 | 25 Elul 10541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6782 | 21 Elul 10542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6783 | 23 Elul 10543 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6784 | 25 Elul 10544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6785 | 25 Elul 10545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6786 | 21 Elul 10546 |
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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