Leil Selichot 3734 / סליחות 7494
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7494 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 3731 | 23 Elul 7491 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3732 | 23 Elul 7492 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3733 | 20 Elul 7493 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3734 | 21 Elul 7494 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3735 | 23 Elul 7495 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3736 | 25 Elul 7496 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3737 | 20 Elul 7497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3738 | 23 Elul 7498 |
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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