Leil Selichot 9437 / סליחות 13197
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13197 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 9434 | 25 Elul 13194 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9435 | 21 Elul 13195 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9436 | 23 Elul 13196 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9437 | 25 Elul 13197 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9438 | 21 Elul 13198 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9439 | 23 Elul 13199 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9440 | 25 Elul 13200 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9441 | 20 Elul 13201 |
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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