Leil Selichot 8795 / סליחות 12555
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12555 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 8792 | 21 Elul 12552 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8793 | 23 Elul 12553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8794 | 25 Elul 12554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8795 | 21 Elul 12555 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8796 | 23 Elul 12556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8797 | 23 Elul 12557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8798 | 20 Elul 12558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8799 | 21 Elul 12559 |
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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