Leil Selichot 3849 / סליחות 7609
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7609 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 3846 | 21 Elul 7606 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3847 | 25 Elul 7607 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3848 | 25 Elul 7608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3849 | 21 Elul 7609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3850 | 23 Elul 7610 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3851 | 25 Elul 7611 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3852 | 21 Elul 7612 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3853 | 23 Elul 7613 |
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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