Leil Selichot 6737 / סליחות 10497
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10497 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 6734 | 25 Elul 10494 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6735 | 21 Elul 10495 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6736 | 23 Elul 10496 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6737 | 25 Elul 10497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6738 | 21 Elul 10498 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6739 | 21 Elul 10499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6740 | 25 Elul 10500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6741 | 20 Elul 10501 |
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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