Leil Selichot 7135 / סליחות 10895
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10895 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 7132 | 25 Elul 10892 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7133 | 25 Elul 10893 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7134 | 21 Elul 10894 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7135 | 21 Elul 10895 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7136 | 25 Elul 10896 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7137 | 21 Elul 10897 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7138 | 21 Elul 10898 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7139 | 23 Elul 10899 |
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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