Leil Selichot 8779 / סליחות 12539
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12539 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 8776 | 23 Elul 12536 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8777 | 25 Elul 12537 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8778 | 20 Elul 12538 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8779 | 23 Elul 12539 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8780 | 23 Elul 12540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8781 | 25 Elul 12541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8782 | 21 Elul 12542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8783 | 23 Elul 12543 |
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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