Leil Selichot 9459 / סליחות 13219
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13219 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 9456 | 23 Elul 13216 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9457 | 25 Elul 13217 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9458 | 21 Elul 13218 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9459 | 21 Elul 13219 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9460 | 25 Elul 13220 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9461 | 20 Elul 13221 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9462 | 21 Elul 13222 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9463 | 23 Elul 13223 |
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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