Leil Selichot 3660 / סליחות 7420
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7420 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 3657 | 23 Elul 7417 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3658 | 25 Elul 7418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3659 | 20 Elul 7419 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3660 | 23 Elul 7420 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3661 | 23 Elul 7421 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3662 | 25 Elul 7422 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3663 | 21 Elul 7423 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3664 | 23 Elul 7424 |
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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