Leil Selichot 1850 / סליחות 5610
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5610 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 1847 | 23 Elul 5607 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1848 | 25 Elul 5608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1849 | 21 Elul 5609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1850 | 23 Elul 5610 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1851 | 23 Elul 5611 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1852 | 20 Elul 5612 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1853 | 21 Elul 5613 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1854 | 23 Elul 5614 |
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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