Leil Selichot 8325 / סליחות 12085
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12085 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 8322 | 21 Elul 12082 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8323 | 23 Elul 12083 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8324 | 25 Elul 12084 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8325 | 21 Elul 12085 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8326 | 23 Elul 12086 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8327 | 25 Elul 12087 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8328 | 20 Elul 12088 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8329 | 23 Elul 12089 |
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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