Leil Selichot 1217 / סליחות 4977
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4977 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 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 1214 | 23 Elul 4974 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1215 | 25 Elul 4975 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1216 | 25 Elul 4976 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1217 | 21 Elul 4977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1218 | 23 Elul 4978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1219 | 25 Elul 4979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1220 | 21 Elul 4980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1221 | 23 Elul 4981 |
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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