Leil Selichot 8562 / סליחות 12322
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12322 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 8559 | 23 Elul 12319 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8560 | 23 Elul 12320 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8561 | 25 Elul 12321 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8562 | 21 Elul 12322 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8563 | 23 Elul 12323 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8564 | 25 Elul 12324 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8565 | 21 Elul 12325 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8566 | 21 Elul 12326 |
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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