Leil Selichot 9734 / סליחות 13494
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13494 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 9731 | 25 Elul 13491 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9732 | 21 Elul 13492 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9733 | 21 Elul 13493 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9734 | 23 Elul 13494 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9735 | 20 Elul 13495 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9736 | 21 Elul 13496 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9737 | 23 Elul 13497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9738 | 25 Elul 13498 |
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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