Leil Selichot 8413 / סליחות 12173
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12173 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 8410 | 21 Elul 12170 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8411 | 23 Elul 12171 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8412 | 25 Elul 12172 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8413 | 21 Elul 12173 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8414 | 23 Elul 12174 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8415 | 25 Elul 12175 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8416 | 21 Elul 12176 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8417 | 21 Elul 12177 |
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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