Leil Selichot 9566 / סליחות 13326
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13326 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 9563 | 21 Elul 13323 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9564 | 23 Elul 13324 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9565 | 23 Elul 13325 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9566 | 20 Elul 13326 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9567 | 21 Elul 13327 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9568 | 23 Elul 13328 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9569 | 25 Elul 13329 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9570 | 20 Elul 13330 |
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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