Leil Selichot 4187 / סליחות 7947
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7947 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 4184 | 21 Elul 7944 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4185 | 23 Elul 7945 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4186 | 25 Elul 7946 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4187 | 21 Elul 7947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4188 | 23 Elul 7948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4189 | 25 Elul 7949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4190 | 25 Elul 7950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4191 | 21 Elul 7951 |
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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