Leil Selichot 2007 / סליחות 5767
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5767 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 2004 | 25 Elul 5764 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2005 | 20 Elul 5765 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2006 | 23 Elul 5766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2007 | 25 Elul 5767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2008 | 20 Elul 5768 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2009 | 23 Elul 5769 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2010 | 25 Elul 5770 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2011 | 25 Elul 5771 |
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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