Leil Selichot 8257 / סליחות 12017
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12017 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 8254 | 21 Elul 12014 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8255 | 23 Elul 12015 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8256 | 25 Elul 12016 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8257 | 20 Elul 12017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8258 | 23 Elul 12018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8259 | 23 Elul 12019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8260 | 25 Elul 12020 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8261 | 21 Elul 12021 |
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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