Leil Selichot 9902 / סליחות 13662
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13662 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 9899 | 21 Elul 13659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9900 | 25 Elul 13660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9901 | 25 Elul 13661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9902 | 21 Elul 13662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9903 | 23 Elul 13663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9904 | 25 Elul 13664 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9905 | 21 Elul 13665 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9906 | 23 Elul 13666 |
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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