Leil Selichot 8133 / סליחות 11893
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11893 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 8130 | 23 Elul 11890 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8131 | 25 Elul 11891 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8132 | 20 Elul 11892 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8133 | 23 Elul 11893 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8134 | 23 Elul 11894 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8135 | 20 Elul 11895 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8136 | 23 Elul 11896 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8137 | 23 Elul 11897 |
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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