Leil Selichot 8675 / סליחות 12435
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12435 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 8672 | 25 Elul 12432 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8673 | 20 Elul 12433 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8674 | 21 Elul 12434 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8675 | 23 Elul 12435 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8676 | 20 Elul 12436 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8677 | 21 Elul 12437 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8678 | 23 Elul 12438 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8679 | 25 Elul 12439 |
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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