Leil Selichot 8386 / סליחות 12146
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12146 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 8383 | 23 Elul 12143 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8384 | 23 Elul 12144 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8385 | 25 Elul 12145 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8386 | 21 Elul 12146 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8387 | 23 Elul 12147 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8388 | 25 Elul 12148 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8389 | 25 Elul 12149 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8390 | 21 Elul 12150 |
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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