Leil Selichot 4174 / סליחות 7934
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7934 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 4171 | 21 Elul 7931 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4172 | 25 Elul 7932 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4173 | 20 Elul 7933 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4174 | 21 Elul 7934 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4175 | 23 Elul 7935 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4176 | 20 Elul 7936 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4177 | 21 Elul 7937 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4178 | 23 Elul 7938 |
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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