Leil Selichot 3961 / סליחות 7721
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7721 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 3958 | 23 Elul 7718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3959 | 25 Elul 7719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3960 | 25 Elul 7720 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3961 | 21 Elul 7721 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3962 | 23 Elul 7722 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3963 | 25 Elul 7723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3964 | 21 Elul 7724 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3965 | 23 Elul 7725 |
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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