Leil Selichot 8445 / סליחות 12205
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12205 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 8442 | 25 Elul 12202 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8443 | 21 Elul 12203 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8444 | 21 Elul 12204 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8445 | 25 Elul 12205 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8446 | 25 Elul 12206 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8447 | 21 Elul 12207 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8448 | 23 Elul 12208 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8449 | 25 Elul 12209 |
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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