Leil Selichot 137 / סְלִיחוֹת 3897
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3897 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 135 | 23 Elul 3895 | ||
| Leil Selichot 136 | 25 Elul 3896 | ||
| Leil Selichot 137 | 21 Elul 3897 | ||
| Leil Selichot 138 | 21 Elul 3898 | ||
| Leil Selichot 139 | 25 Elul 3899 | ||
| Leil Selichot 140 | 20 Elul 3900 | ||
| Leil Selichot 141 | 21 Elul 3901 | ||
| Leil Selichot 142 | 23 Elul 3902 |
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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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