Leil Selichot 5197 / סליחות 8957
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8957 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 5194 | 25 Elul 8954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5195 | 20 Elul 8955 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5196 | 23 Elul 8956 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5197 | 23 Elul 8957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5198 | 25 Elul 8958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5199 | 21 Elul 8959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5200 | 23 Elul 8960 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5201 | 25 Elul 8961 |
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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