Leil Selichot 8616 / סליחות 12376
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12376 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 8613 | 21 Elul 12373 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8614 | 25 Elul 12374 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8615 | 25 Elul 12375 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8616 | 21 Elul 12376 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8617 | 23 Elul 12377 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8618 | 25 Elul 12378 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8619 | 21 Elul 12379 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8620 | 21 Elul 12380 |
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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