Leil Selichot 3801 / סליחות 7561
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7561 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 3798 | 21 Elul 7558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3799 | 23 Elul 7559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3800 | 25 Elul 7560 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3801 | 20 Elul 7561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3802 | 21 Elul 7562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3803 | 23 Elul 7563 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3804 | 20 Elul 7564 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3805 | 21 Elul 7565 |
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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