Leil Selichot 2087 / סליחות 5847
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5847 occurs after nightfall 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 2084 | 23 Elul 5844 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2085 | 25 Elul 5845 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2086 | 21 Elul 5846 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2087 | 23 Elul 5847 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2088 | 25 Elul 5848 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2089 | 21 Elul 5849 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2090 | 21 Elul 5850 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2091 | 25 Elul 5851 |
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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