Leil Selichot 3541 / סליחות 7301
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7301 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 3538 | 21 Elul 7298 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3539 | 23 Elul 7299 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3540 | 25 Elul 7300 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3541 | 21 Elul 7301 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3542 | 23 Elul 7302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3543 | 25 Elul 7303 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3544 | 25 Elul 7304 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3545 | 21 Elul 7305 |
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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