Leil Selichot 4137 / סליחות 7897
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7897 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 4134 | 23 Elul 7894 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4135 | 25 Elul 7895 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4136 | 25 Elul 7896 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4137 | 21 Elul 7897 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4138 | 25 Elul 7898 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4139 | 25 Elul 7899 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4140 | 21 Elul 7900 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4141 | 23 Elul 7901 |
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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