Leil Selichot 8533 / סליחות 12293
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12293 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 8530 | 25 Elul 12290 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8531 | 20 Elul 12291 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8532 | 23 Elul 12292 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8533 | 23 Elul 12293 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8534 | 25 Elul 12294 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8535 | 21 Elul 12295 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8536 | 23 Elul 12296 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8537 | 25 Elul 12297 |
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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