Leil Selichot 3361 / סליחות 7121
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7121 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 3358 | 21 Elul 7118 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3359 | 23 Elul 7119 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3360 | 23 Elul 7120 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3361 | 20 Elul 7121 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3362 | 23 Elul 7122 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3363 | 23 Elul 7123 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3364 | 25 Elul 7124 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3365 | 20 Elul 7125 |
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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