Leil Selichot 9697 / סליחות 13457
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13457 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 9694 | 25 Elul 13454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9695 | 20 Elul 13455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9696 | 23 Elul 13456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9697 | 25 Elul 13457 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9698 | 25 Elul 13458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9699 | 21 Elul 13459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9700 | 23 Elul 13460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9701 | 25 Elul 13461 |
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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