Leil Selichot 4001 / סליחות 7761
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7761 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 3998 | 21 Elul 7758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3999 | 23 Elul 7759 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4000 | 25 Elul 7760 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4001 | 21 Elul 7761 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4002 | 23 Elul 7762 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4003 | 25 Elul 7763 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4004 | 20 Elul 7764 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4005 | 23 Elul 7765 |
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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