Leil Selichot 2357 / סליחות 6117
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6117 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 2354 | 23 Elul 6114 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2355 | 25 Elul 6115 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2356 | 25 Elul 6116 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2357 | 21 Elul 6117 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2358 | 23 Elul 6118 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2359 | 25 Elul 6119 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2360 | 21 Elul 6120 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2361 | 21 Elul 6121 |
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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