Leil Selichot 9995 / סליחות 13755
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13755 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 9992 | 25 Elul 13752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9993 | 21 Elul 13753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9994 | 23 Elul 13754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9995 | 25 Elul 13755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9996 | 25 Elul 13756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9997 | 21 Elul 13757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9998 | 25 Elul 13758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9999 | 25 Elul 13759 |
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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