Leil Selichot 3990 / סליחות 7750
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7750 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 3987 | 25 Elul 7747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3988 | 21 Elul 7748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3989 | 25 Elul 7749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3990 | 25 Elul 7750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3991 | 21 Elul 7751 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3992 | 23 Elul 7752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3993 | 25 Elul 7753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3994 | 21 Elul 7754 |
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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