Leil Selichot 8845 / סליחות 12605
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12605 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 8842 | 20 Elul 12602 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8843 | 21 Elul 12603 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8844 | 23 Elul 12604 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8845 | 25 Elul 12605 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8846 | 21 Elul 12606 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8847 | 23 Elul 12607 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8848 | 25 Elul 12608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8849 | 20 Elul 12609 |
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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