Leil Selichot 7682 / סליחות 11442
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11442 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 7679 | 21 Elul 11439 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7680 | 23 Elul 11440 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7681 | 25 Elul 11441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7682 | 21 Elul 11442 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7683 | 23 Elul 11443 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7684 | 25 Elul 11444 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7685 | 20 Elul 11445 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7686 | 21 Elul 11446 |
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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