Leil Selichot 3521 / סליחות 7281
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7281 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 3518 | 23 Elul 7278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3519 | 25 Elul 7279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3520 | 25 Elul 7280 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3521 | 21 Elul 7281 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3522 | 25 Elul 7282 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3523 | 25 Elul 7283 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3524 | 21 Elul 7284 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3525 | 21 Elul 7285 |
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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