Leil Selichot 3742 / סליחות 7502
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7502 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 3739 | 25 Elul 7499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3740 | 25 Elul 7500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3741 | 21 Elul 7501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3742 | 25 Elul 7502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3743 | 25 Elul 7503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3744 | 21 Elul 7504 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3745 | 23 Elul 7505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3746 | 25 Elul 7506 |
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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