Leil Selichot 9501 / סליחות 13261
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13261 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 9498 | 25 Elul 13258 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9499 | 21 Elul 13259 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9500 | 23 Elul 13260 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9501 | 25 Elul 13261 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9502 | 25 Elul 13262 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9503 | 21 Elul 13263 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9504 | 25 Elul 13264 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9505 | 25 Elul 13265 |
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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