Leil Selichot 153 / סְלִיחוֹת 3913
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3913 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 151 | 21 Elul 3911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 152 | 23 Elul 3912 | ||
| Leil Selichot 153 | 25 Elul 3913 | ||
| Leil Selichot 154 | 20 Elul 3914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 155 | 23 Elul 3915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 156 | 25 Elul 3916 | ||
| Leil Selichot 157 | 25 Elul 3917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 158 | 21 Elul 3918 |
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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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