Leil Selichot 8480 / סליחות 12240
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12240 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 8477 | 21 Elul 12237 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8478 | 23 Elul 12238 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8479 | 23 Elul 12239 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8480 | 20 Elul 12240 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8481 | 23 Elul 12241 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8482 | 23 Elul 12242 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8483 | 25 Elul 12243 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8484 | 20 Elul 12244 |
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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