Leil Selichot 189 / סְלִיחוֹת 3949
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3949 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 187 | 25 Elul 3947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 188 | 21 Elul 3948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 189 | 23 Elul 3949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 190 | 25 Elul 3950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 191 | 20 Elul 3951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 192 | 21 Elul 3952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 193 | 23 Elul 3953 | ||
| Leil Selichot 194 | 20 Elul 3954 |
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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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