Leil Selichot 4047 / סליחות 7807
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7807 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 4044 | 25 Elul 7804 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4045 | 21 Elul 7805 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4046 | 23 Elul 7806 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4047 | 25 Elul 7807 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4048 | 20 Elul 7808 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4049 | 21 Elul 7809 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4050 | 23 Elul 7810 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4051 | 20 Elul 7811 |
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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