Leil Selichot 2857 / סליחות 6617
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6617 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 2854 | 21 Elul 6614 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2855 | 21 Elul 6615 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2856 | 25 Elul 6616 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2857 | 21 Elul 6617 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2858 | 21 Elul 6618 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2859 | 23 Elul 6619 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2860 | 25 Elul 6620 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2861 | 21 Elul 6621 |
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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