Leil Selichot 5337 / סליחות 9097
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9097 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 5334 | 21 Elul 9094 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5335 | 23 Elul 9095 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5336 | 25 Elul 9096 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5337 | 20 Elul 9097 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5338 | 23 Elul 9098 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5339 | 23 Elul 9099 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5340 | 20 Elul 9100 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5341 | 21 Elul 9101 |
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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