Leil Selichot 3557 / סליחות 7317
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7317 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 3554 | 20 Elul 7314 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3555 | 21 Elul 7315 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3556 | 23 Elul 7316 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3557 | 20 Elul 7317 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3558 | 21 Elul 7318 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3559 | 23 Elul 7319 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3560 | 25 Elul 7320 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3561 | 20 Elul 7321 |
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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