Leil Selichot 2737 / סליחות 6497
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6497 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 2734 | 25 Elul 6494 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2735 | 20 Elul 6495 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2736 | 21 Elul 6496 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2737 | 23 Elul 6497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2738 | 25 Elul 6498 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2739 | 21 Elul 6499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2740 | 23 Elul 6500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2741 | 25 Elul 6501 |
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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