Leil Selichot 9597 / סליחות 13357
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13357 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 9594 | 21 Elul 13354 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9595 | 23 Elul 13355 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9596 | 25 Elul 13356 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9597 | 20 Elul 13357 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9598 | 23 Elul 13358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9599 | 25 Elul 13359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9600 | 25 Elul 13360 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9601 | 21 Elul 13361 |
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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