Leil Selichot 4617 / סליחות 8377
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8377 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 4614 | 21 Elul 8374 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4615 | 23 Elul 8375 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4616 | 20 Elul 8376 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4617 | 21 Elul 8377 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4618 | 23 Elul 8378 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4619 | 25 Elul 8379 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4620 | 21 Elul 8380 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4621 | 23 Elul 8381 |
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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