Leil Selichot 3921 / סליחות 7681
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7681 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 3918 | 25 Elul 7678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3919 | 25 Elul 7679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3920 | 21 Elul 7680 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3921 | 23 Elul 7681 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3922 | 25 Elul 7682 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3923 | 21 Elul 7683 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3924 | 21 Elul 7684 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3925 | 25 Elul 7685 |
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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