Leil Selichot 3579 / סליחות 7339
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7339 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 3576 | 23 Elul 7336 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3577 | 25 Elul 7337 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3578 | 21 Elul 7338 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3579 | 23 Elul 7339 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3580 | 25 Elul 7340 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3581 | 20 Elul 7341 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3582 | 21 Elul 7342 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3583 | 23 Elul 7343 |
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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