Leil Selichot 8539 / סליחות 12299
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12299 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 8536 | 23 Elul 12296 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8537 | 25 Elul 12297 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8538 | 21 Elul 12298 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8539 | 23 Elul 12299 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8540 | 25 Elul 12300 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8541 | 25 Elul 12301 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8542 | 21 Elul 12302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8543 | 25 Elul 12303 |
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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