Leil Selichot 4313 / סליחות 8073
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8073 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 4310 | 23 Elul 8070 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4311 | 25 Elul 8071 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4312 | 21 Elul 8072 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4313 | 21 Elul 8073 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4314 | 25 Elul 8074 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4315 | 25 Elul 8075 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4316 | 21 Elul 8076 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4317 | 23 Elul 8077 |
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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