Leil Selichot 9601 / סליחות 13361
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13361 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 9598 | 23 Elul 13358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9599 | 25 Elul 13359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9600 | 25 Elul 13360 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9601 | 21 Elul 13361 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9602 | 25 Elul 13362 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9603 | 25 Elul 13363 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9604 | 21 Elul 13364 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9605 | 23 Elul 13365 |
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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