Leil Selichot 8821 / סליחות 12581
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12581 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 8818 | 25 Elul 12578 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8819 | 21 Elul 12579 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8820 | 23 Elul 12580 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8821 | 25 Elul 12581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8822 | 21 Elul 12582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8823 | 23 Elul 12583 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8824 | 23 Elul 12584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8825 | 20 Elul 12585 |
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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