Leil Selichot 3424 / סליחות 7184
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7184 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 3421 | 25 Elul 7181 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3422 | 25 Elul 7182 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3423 | 21 Elul 7183 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3424 | 25 Elul 7184 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3425 | 25 Elul 7185 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3426 | 21 Elul 7186 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3427 | 23 Elul 7187 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3428 | 25 Elul 7188 |
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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