Leil Selichot 3381 / סליחות 7141
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7141 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 3378 | 21 Elul 7138 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3379 | 21 Elul 7139 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3380 | 23 Elul 7140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3381 | 20 Elul 7141 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3382 | 21 Elul 7142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3383 | 23 Elul 7143 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3384 | 25 Elul 7144 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3385 | 20 Elul 7145 |
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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