Leil Selichot 3647 / סליחות 7407
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7407 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 3644 | 25 Elul 7404 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3645 | 25 Elul 7405 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3646 | 21 Elul 7406 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3647 | 23 Elul 7407 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3648 | 25 Elul 7408 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3649 | 21 Elul 7409 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3650 | 21 Elul 7410 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3651 | 25 Elul 7411 |
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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