Leil Selichot 3722 / סליחות 7482
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7482 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 3719 | 25 Elul 7479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3720 | 21 Elul 7480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3721 | 21 Elul 7481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3722 | 25 Elul 7482 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3723 | 20 Elul 7483 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3724 | 21 Elul 7484 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3725 | 23 Elul 7485 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3726 | 25 Elul 7486 |
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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