Leil Selichot 8661 / סליחות 12421
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12421 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 8658 | 23 Elul 12418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8659 | 25 Elul 12419 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8660 | 21 Elul 12420 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8661 | 23 Elul 12421 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8662 | 25 Elul 12422 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8663 | 21 Elul 12423 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8664 | 21 Elul 12424 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8665 | 25 Elul 12425 |
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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