Leil Selichot 8261 / סליחות 12021
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12021 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 8258 | 23 Elul 12018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8259 | 23 Elul 12019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8260 | 25 Elul 12020 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8261 | 21 Elul 12021 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8262 | 23 Elul 12022 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8263 | 25 Elul 12023 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8264 | 21 Elul 12024 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8265 | 23 Elul 12025 |
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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