Leil Selichot 7242 / סליחות 11002
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11002 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 7239 | 21 Elul 10999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7240 | 23 Elul 11000 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7241 | 25 Elul 11001 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7242 | 20 Elul 11002 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7243 | 23 Elul 11003 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7244 | 23 Elul 11004 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7245 | 25 Elul 11005 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7246 | 21 Elul 11006 |
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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