Leil Selichot 7977 / סליחות 11737
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11737 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 7974 | 21 Elul 11734 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7975 | 25 Elul 11735 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7976 | 21 Elul 11736 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7977 | 21 Elul 11737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7978 | 23 Elul 11738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7979 | 20 Elul 11739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7980 | 21 Elul 11740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7981 | 23 Elul 11741 |
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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