Leil Selichot 3463 / סליחות 7223
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7223 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 3460 | 21 Elul 7220 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3461 | 23 Elul 7221 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3462 | 25 Elul 7222 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3463 | 20 Elul 7223 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3464 | 23 Elul 7224 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3465 | 25 Elul 7225 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3466 | 25 Elul 7226 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3467 | 21 Elul 7227 |
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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