Leil Selichot 9579 / סליחות 13339
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13339 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 9576 | 25 Elul 13336 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9577 | 21 Elul 13337 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9578 | 23 Elul 13338 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9579 | 25 Elul 13339 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9580 | 21 Elul 13340 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9581 | 21 Elul 13341 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9582 | 25 Elul 13342 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9583 | 21 Elul 13343 |
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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