Leil Selichot 9241 / סליחות 13001
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13001 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 9238 | 21 Elul 12998 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9239 | 21 Elul 12999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9240 | 23 Elul 13000 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9241 | 20 Elul 13001 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9242 | 21 Elul 13002 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9243 | 23 Elul 13003 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9244 | 25 Elul 13004 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9245 | 20 Elul 13005 |
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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