Leil Selichot 3905 / סליחות 7665
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7665 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 3902 | 20 Elul 7662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3903 | 21 Elul 7663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3904 | 23 Elul 7664 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3905 | 25 Elul 7665 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3906 | 20 Elul 7666 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3907 | 23 Elul 7667 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3908 | 23 Elul 7668 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3909 | 25 Elul 7669 |
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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