Leil Selichot 3783 / סליחות 7543
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7543 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 3780 | 25 Elul 7540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3781 | 20 Elul 7541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3782 | 23 Elul 7542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3783 | 23 Elul 7543 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3784 | 20 Elul 7544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3785 | 23 Elul 7545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3786 | 23 Elul 7546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3787 | 25 Elul 7547 |
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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