Leil Selichot 9441 / סליחות 13201
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13201 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 9438 | 21 Elul 13198 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9439 | 23 Elul 13199 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9440 | 25 Elul 13200 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9441 | 20 Elul 13201 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9442 | 23 Elul 13202 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9443 | 23 Elul 13203 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9444 | 20 Elul 13204 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9445 | 21 Elul 13205 |
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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