Leil Selichot 9474 / סליחות 13234
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13234 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 9471 | 25 Elul 13231 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9472 | 20 Elul 13232 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9473 | 23 Elul 13233 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9474 | 25 Elul 13234 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9475 | 20 Elul 13235 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9476 | 23 Elul 13236 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9477 | 25 Elul 13237 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9478 | 25 Elul 13238 |
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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