Leil Selichot 9102 / סליחות 12862
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12862 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 9099 | 25 Elul 12859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9100 | 21 Elul 12860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9101 | 23 Elul 12861 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9102 | 25 Elul 12862 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9103 | 20 Elul 12863 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9104 | 23 Elul 12864 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9105 | 25 Elul 12865 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9106 | 25 Elul 12866 |
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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