Leil Selichot 9205 / סליחות 12965
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12965 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 9202 | 23 Elul 12962 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9203 | 25 Elul 12963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9204 | 25 Elul 12964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9205 | 21 Elul 12965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9206 | 23 Elul 12966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9207 | 25 Elul 12967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9208 | 21 Elul 12968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9209 | 23 Elul 12969 |
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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