Leil Selichot 3441 / סליחות 7201
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7201 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 3438 | 25 Elul 7198 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3439 | 20 Elul 7199 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3440 | 23 Elul 7200 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3441 | 23 Elul 7201 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3442 | 25 Elul 7202 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3443 | 21 Elul 7203 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3444 | 23 Elul 7204 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3445 | 25 Elul 7205 |
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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