Leil Selichot 9051 / סליחות 12811
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12811 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 9048 | 25 Elul 12808 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9049 | 20 Elul 12809 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9050 | 23 Elul 12810 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9051 | 25 Elul 12811 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9052 | 20 Elul 12812 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9053 | 23 Elul 12813 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9054 | 23 Elul 12814 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9055 | 25 Elul 12815 |
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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