Leil Selichot 1761 / סליחות 5521
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5521 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 1758 | 20 Elul 5518 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1759 | 23 Elul 5519 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1760 | 25 Elul 5520 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1761 | 20 Elul 5521 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1762 | 23 Elul 5522 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1763 | 25 Elul 5523 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1764 | 25 Elul 5524 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1765 | 21 Elul 5525 |
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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