Leil Selichot 4061 / סליחות 7821
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7821 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 4058 | 25 Elul 7818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4059 | 21 Elul 7819 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4060 | 23 Elul 7820 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4061 | 25 Elul 7821 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4062 | 21 Elul 7822 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4063 | 23 Elul 7823 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4064 | 25 Elul 7824 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4065 | 21 Elul 7825 |
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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