Leil Selichot 3536 / סליחות 7296
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7296 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 3533 | 25 Elul 7293 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3534 | 20 Elul 7294 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3535 | 23 Elul 7295 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3536 | 23 Elul 7296 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3537 | 25 Elul 7297 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3538 | 21 Elul 7298 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3539 | 23 Elul 7299 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3540 | 25 Elul 7300 |
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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