Leil Selichot 1157 / סליחות 4917
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4917 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 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 1154 | 25 Elul 4914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1155 | 20 Elul 4915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1156 | 21 Elul 4916 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1157 | 23 Elul 4917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1158 | 20 Elul 4918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1159 | 21 Elul 4919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1160 | 23 Elul 4920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1161 | 23 Elul 4921 |
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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