Leil Selichot 3087 / סליחות 6847
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6847 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 3084 | 21 Elul 6844 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3085 | 23 Elul 6845 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3086 | 25 Elul 6846 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3087 | 20 Elul 6847 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3088 | 21 Elul 6848 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3089 | 23 Elul 6849 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3090 | 20 Elul 6850 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3091 | 21 Elul 6851 |
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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