Leil Selichot 8045 / סליחות 11805
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11805 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 8042 | 23 Elul 11802 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8043 | 25 Elul 11803 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8044 | 21 Elul 11804 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8045 | 23 Elul 11805 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8046 | 25 Elul 11806 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8047 | 25 Elul 11807 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8048 | 21 Elul 11808 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8049 | 25 Elul 11809 |
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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