Leil Selichot 7541 / סליחות 11301
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11301 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 7538 | 23 Elul 11298 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7539 | 20 Elul 11299 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7540 | 21 Elul 11300 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7541 | 23 Elul 11301 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7542 | 25 Elul 11302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7543 | 20 Elul 11303 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7544 | 23 Elul 11304 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7545 | 23 Elul 11305 |
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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