Leil Selichot 8374 / סליחות 12134
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12134 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 8371 | 25 Elul 12131 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8372 | 21 Elul 12132 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8373 | 21 Elul 12133 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8374 | 25 Elul 12134 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8375 | 20 Elul 12135 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8376 | 21 Elul 12136 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8377 | 23 Elul 12137 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8378 | 20 Elul 12138 |
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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