Leil Selichot 3792 / סליחות 7552
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7552 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 3789 | 23 Elul 7549 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3790 | 25 Elul 7550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3791 | 25 Elul 7551 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3792 | 21 Elul 7552 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3793 | 25 Elul 7553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3794 | 25 Elul 7554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3795 | 21 Elul 7555 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3796 | 23 Elul 7556 |
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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