Leil Selichot 8637 / סליחות 12397
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12397 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 8634 | 23 Elul 12394 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8635 | 25 Elul 12395 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8636 | 20 Elul 12396 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8637 | 23 Elul 12397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8638 | 25 Elul 12398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8639 | 25 Elul 12399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8640 | 21 Elul 12400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8641 | 25 Elul 12401 |
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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