Leil Selichot 9022 / סליחות 12782
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12782 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 9019 | 21 Elul 12779 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9020 | 23 Elul 12780 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9021 | 20 Elul 12781 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9022 | 21 Elul 12782 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9023 | 23 Elul 12783 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9024 | 25 Elul 12784 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9025 | 20 Elul 12785 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9026 | 23 Elul 12786 |
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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