Leil Selichot 3525 / סליחות 7285
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7285 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 3522 | 25 Elul 7282 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3523 | 25 Elul 7283 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3524 | 21 Elul 7284 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3525 | 21 Elul 7285 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3526 | 25 Elul 7286 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3527 | 21 Elul 7287 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3528 | 21 Elul 7288 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3529 | 23 Elul 7289 |
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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