Leil Selichot 9339 / סליחות 13099
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13099 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 9336 | 21 Elul 13096 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9337 | 21 Elul 13097 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9338 | 23 Elul 13098 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9339 | 25 Elul 13099 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9340 | 21 Elul 13100 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9341 | 23 Elul 13101 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9342 | 25 Elul 13102 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9343 | 20 Elul 13103 |
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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