Leil Selichot 9663 / סליחות 13423
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13423 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 9660 | 25 Elul 13420 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9661 | 21 Elul 13421 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9662 | 21 Elul 13422 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9663 | 23 Elul 13423 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9664 | 20 Elul 13424 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9665 | 21 Elul 13425 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9666 | 23 Elul 13426 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9667 | 25 Elul 13427 |
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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