Leil Selichot 9277 / סליחות 13037
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13037 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 9274 | 23 Elul 13034 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9275 | 25 Elul 13035 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9276 | 21 Elul 13036 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9277 | 23 Elul 13037 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9278 | 25 Elul 13038 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9279 | 21 Elul 13039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9280 | 23 Elul 13040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9281 | 25 Elul 13041 |
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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