Leil Selichot 1801 / סליחות 5561
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5561 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 1798 | 20 Elul 5558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1799 | 21 Elul 5559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1800 | 23 Elul 5560 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1801 | 20 Elul 5561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1802 | 21 Elul 5562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1803 | 23 Elul 5563 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1804 | 25 Elul 5564 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1805 | 20 Elul 5565 |
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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