Leil Selichot 9094 / סליחות 12854
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12854 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 9091 | 23 Elul 12851 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9092 | 25 Elul 12852 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9093 | 21 Elul 12853 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9094 | 23 Elul 12854 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9095 | 25 Elul 12855 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9096 | 20 Elul 12856 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9097 | 23 Elul 12857 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9098 | 23 Elul 12858 |
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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