Leil Selichot 4701 / סליחות 8461
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8461 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 4698 | 20 Elul 8458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4699 | 23 Elul 8459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4700 | 25 Elul 8460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4701 | 20 Elul 8461 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4702 | 23 Elul 8462 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4703 | 23 Elul 8463 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4704 | 25 Elul 8464 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4705 | 21 Elul 8465 |
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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