Leil Selichot 9320 / סליחות 13080
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13080 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 9317 | 23 Elul 13077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9318 | 23 Elul 13078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9319 | 20 Elul 13079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9320 | 21 Elul 13080 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9321 | 23 Elul 13081 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9322 | 25 Elul 13082 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9323 | 20 Elul 13083 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9324 | 23 Elul 13084 |
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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