Leil Selichot 2557 / סליחות 6317
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6317 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 2554 | 23 Elul 6314 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2555 | 25 Elul 6315 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2556 | 25 Elul 6316 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2557 | 21 Elul 6317 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2558 | 25 Elul 6318 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2559 | 25 Elul 6319 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2560 | 21 Elul 6320 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2561 | 23 Elul 6321 |
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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