Leil Selichot 7402 / סליחות 11162
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11162 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 7399 | 23 Elul 11159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7400 | 25 Elul 11160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7401 | 25 Elul 11161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7402 | 21 Elul 11162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7403 | 25 Elul 11163 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7404 | 25 Elul 11164 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7405 | 21 Elul 11165 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7406 | 23 Elul 11166 |
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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