Leil Selichot 3197 / סליחות 6957
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6957 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 3194 | 23 Elul 6954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3195 | 25 Elul 6955 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3196 | 21 Elul 6956 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3197 | 23 Elul 6957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3198 | 25 Elul 6958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3199 | 21 Elul 6959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3200 | 21 Elul 6960 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3201 | 25 Elul 6961 |
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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