Leil Selichot 8526 / סליחות 12286
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12286 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 8523 | 25 Elul 12283 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8524 | 20 Elul 12284 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8525 | 21 Elul 12285 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8526 | 23 Elul 12286 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8527 | 20 Elul 12287 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8528 | 21 Elul 12288 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8529 | 23 Elul 12289 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8530 | 25 Elul 12290 |
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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