Leil Selichot 3124 / סליחות 6884
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6884 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 3121 | 25 Elul 6881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3122 | 21 Elul 6882 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3123 | 25 Elul 6883 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3124 | 25 Elul 6884 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3125 | 21 Elul 6885 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3126 | 23 Elul 6886 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3127 | 25 Elul 6887 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3128 | 21 Elul 6888 |
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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