Leil Selichot 3404 / סליחות 7164
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7164 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 3401 | 25 Elul 7161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3402 | 21 Elul 7162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3403 | 21 Elul 7163 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3404 | 25 Elul 7164 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3405 | 20 Elul 7165 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3406 | 21 Elul 7166 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3407 | 23 Elul 7167 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3408 | 20 Elul 7168 |
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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