Leil Selichot 894 / סְלִיחוֹת 4654
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4654 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 892 | 21 Elul 4652 | ||
| Leil Selichot 893 | 23 Elul 4653 | ||
| Leil Selichot 894 | 25 Elul 4654 | ||
| Leil Selichot 895 | 20 Elul 4655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 896 | 23 Elul 4656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 897 | 25 Elul 4657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 898 | 25 Elul 4658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 899 | 21 Elul 4659 |
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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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