Leil Selichot 9640 / סליחות 13400
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13400 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 9637 | 20 Elul 13397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9638 | 21 Elul 13398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9639 | 23 Elul 13399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9640 | 25 Elul 13400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9641 | 20 Elul 13401 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9642 | 23 Elul 13402 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9643 | 23 Elul 13403 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9644 | 20 Elul 13404 |
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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