Leil Selichot 7441 / סליחות 11201
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11201 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 7438 | 20 Elul 11198 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7439 | 21 Elul 11199 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7440 | 23 Elul 11200 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7441 | 20 Elul 11201 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7442 | 21 Elul 11202 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7443 | 23 Elul 11203 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7444 | 25 Elul 11204 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7445 | 20 Elul 11205 |
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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