Leil Selichot 8520 / סליחות 12280
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12280 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 8517 | 25 Elul 12277 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8518 | 21 Elul 12278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8519 | 23 Elul 12279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8520 | 25 Elul 12280 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8521 | 21 Elul 12281 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8522 | 21 Elul 12282 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8523 | 25 Elul 12283 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8524 | 20 Elul 12284 |
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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