Leil Selichot 2145 / סליחות 5905
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5905 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 2142 | 25 Elul 5902 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2143 | 20 Elul 5903 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2144 | 21 Elul 5904 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2145 | 23 Elul 5905 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2146 | 20 Elul 5906 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2147 | 21 Elul 5907 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2148 | 23 Elul 5908 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2149 | 25 Elul 5909 |
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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