Leil Selichot 9139 / סליחות 12899
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12899 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 9136 | 25 Elul 12896 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9137 | 21 Elul 12897 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9138 | 23 Elul 12898 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9139 | 25 Elul 12899 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9140 | 21 Elul 12900 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9141 | 21 Elul 12901 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9142 | 23 Elul 12902 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9143 | 20 Elul 12903 |
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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