Leil Selichot 3761 / סליחות 7521
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7521 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 3758 | 23 Elul 7518 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3759 | 23 Elul 7519 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3760 | 25 Elul 7520 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3761 | 21 Elul 7521 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3762 | 23 Elul 7522 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3763 | 25 Elul 7523 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3764 | 20 Elul 7524 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3765 | 23 Elul 7525 |
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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