Leil Selichot 6925 / סליחות 10685
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10685 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 6922 | 23 Elul 10682 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6923 | 25 Elul 10683 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6924 | 20 Elul 10684 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6925 | 23 Elul 10685 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6926 | 23 Elul 10686 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6927 | 25 Elul 10687 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6928 | 21 Elul 10688 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6929 | 23 Elul 10689 |
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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