Leil Selichot 4100 / סליחות 7860
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7860 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 4097 | 23 Elul 7857 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4098 | 25 Elul 7858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4099 | 21 Elul 7859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4100 | 23 Elul 7860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4101 | 23 Elul 7861 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4102 | 20 Elul 7862 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4103 | 23 Elul 7863 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4104 | 23 Elul 7864 |
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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