Leil Selichot 9129 / סליחות 12889
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12889 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 9126 | 25 Elul 12886 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9127 | 21 Elul 12887 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9128 | 23 Elul 12888 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9129 | 25 Elul 12889 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9130 | 20 Elul 12890 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9131 | 23 Elul 12891 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9132 | 25 Elul 12892 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9133 | 25 Elul 12893 |
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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