Leil Selichot 9491 / סליחות 13251
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13251 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 9488 | 20 Elul 13248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9489 | 21 Elul 13249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9490 | 23 Elul 13250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9491 | 25 Elul 13251 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9492 | 20 Elul 13252 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9493 | 23 Elul 13253 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9494 | 23 Elul 13254 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9495 | 25 Elul 13255 |
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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