Leil Selichot 7561 / סליחות 11321
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11321 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 7558 | 23 Elul 11318 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7559 | 25 Elul 11319 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7560 | 21 Elul 11320 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7561 | 23 Elul 11321 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7562 | 23 Elul 11322 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7563 | 20 Elul 11323 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7564 | 21 Elul 11324 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7565 | 23 Elul 11325 |
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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