Leil Selichot 817 / סְלִיחוֹת 4577
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4577 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 815 | 23 Elul 4575 | ||
| Leil Selichot 816 | 25 Elul 4576 | ||
| Leil Selichot 817 | 20 Elul 4577 | ||
| Leil Selichot 818 | 23 Elul 4578 | ||
| Leil Selichot 819 | 23 Elul 4579 | ||
| Leil Selichot 820 | 25 Elul 4580 | ||
| Leil Selichot 821 | 21 Elul 4581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 822 | 23 Elul 4582 |
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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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