Leil Selichot 3297 / סליחות 7057
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7057 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 3294 | 21 Elul 7054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3295 | 23 Elul 7055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3296 | 25 Elul 7056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3297 | 25 Elul 7057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3298 | 21 Elul 7058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3299 | 25 Elul 7059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3300 | 25 Elul 7060 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3301 | 21 Elul 7061 |
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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