Leil Selichot 4397 / סליחות 8157
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8157 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 4394 | 21 Elul 8154 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4395 | 23 Elul 8155 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4396 | 20 Elul 8156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4397 | 21 Elul 8157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4398 | 23 Elul 8158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4399 | 25 Elul 8159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4400 | 20 Elul 8160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4401 | 23 Elul 8161 |
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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