Leil Selichot 277 / סְלִיחוֹת 4037
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4037 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 275 | 25 Elul 4035 | ||
| Leil Selichot 276 | 20 Elul 4036 | ||
| Leil Selichot 277 | 23 Elul 4037 | ||
| Leil Selichot 278 | 25 Elul 4038 | ||
| Leil Selichot 279 | 25 Elul 4039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 280 | 21 Elul 4040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 281 | 25 Elul 4041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 282 | 25 Elul 4042 |
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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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