Leil Selichot 6875 / סליחות 10635
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10635 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 6872 | 23 Elul 10632 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6873 | 20 Elul 10633 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6874 | 23 Elul 10634 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6875 | 23 Elul 10635 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6876 | 25 Elul 10636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6877 | 21 Elul 10637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6878 | 23 Elul 10638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6879 | 25 Elul 10639 |
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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