Leil Selichot 7775 / סליחות 11535
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11535 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 7772 | 25 Elul 11532 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7773 | 25 Elul 11533 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7774 | 21 Elul 11534 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7775 | 25 Elul 11535 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7776 | 25 Elul 11536 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7777 | 21 Elul 11537 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7778 | 23 Elul 11538 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7779 | 25 Elul 11539 |
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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