Leil Selichot 4147 / סליחות 7907
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7907 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 4144 | 21 Elul 7904 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4145 | 25 Elul 7905 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4146 | 20 Elul 7906 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4147 | 21 Elul 7907 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4148 | 23 Elul 7908 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4149 | 20 Elul 7909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4150 | 21 Elul 7910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4151 | 23 Elul 7911 |
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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