Leil Selichot 9291 / סליחות 13051
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13051 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 9288 | 25 Elul 13048 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9289 | 21 Elul 13049 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9290 | 23 Elul 13050 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9291 | 25 Elul 13051 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9292 | 20 Elul 13052 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9293 | 21 Elul 13053 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9294 | 23 Elul 13054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9295 | 20 Elul 13055 |
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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