Leil Selichot 7982 / סליחות 11742
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11742 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 7979 | 20 Elul 11739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7980 | 21 Elul 11740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7981 | 23 Elul 11741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7982 | 25 Elul 11742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7983 | 20 Elul 11743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7984 | 23 Elul 11744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7985 | 23 Elul 11745 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7986 | 25 Elul 11746 |
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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