Leil Selichot 7197 / סליחות 10957
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10957 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 7194 | 20 Elul 10954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7195 | 21 Elul 10955 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7196 | 23 Elul 10956 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7197 | 25 Elul 10957 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7198 | 20 Elul 10958 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7199 | 23 Elul 10959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7200 | 25 Elul 10960 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7201 | 25 Elul 10961 |
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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