Leil Selichot 4401 / סליחות 8161
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8161 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 4398 | 23 Elul 8158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4399 | 25 Elul 8159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4400 | 20 Elul 8160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4401 | 23 Elul 8161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4402 | 23 Elul 8162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4403 | 25 Elul 8163 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4404 | 21 Elul 8164 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4405 | 23 Elul 8165 |
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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