Leil Selichot 9223 / סליחות 12983
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12983 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 9220 | 23 Elul 12980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9221 | 20 Elul 12981 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9222 | 23 Elul 12982 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9223 | 23 Elul 12983 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9224 | 25 Elul 12984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9225 | 20 Elul 12985 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9226 | 23 Elul 12986 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9227 | 25 Elul 12987 |
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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