Leil Selichot 1787 / סליחות 5547
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5547 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 1784 | 25 Elul 5544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1785 | 21 Elul 5545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1786 | 23 Elul 5546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1787 | 25 Elul 5547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1788 | 25 Elul 5548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1789 | 21 Elul 5549 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1790 | 25 Elul 5550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1791 | 25 Elul 5551 |
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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