Leil Selichot 4710 / סליחות 8470
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8470 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 4707 | 25 Elul 8467 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4708 | 21 Elul 8468 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4709 | 21 Elul 8469 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4710 | 25 Elul 8470 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4711 | 21 Elul 8471 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4712 | 21 Elul 8472 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4713 | 23 Elul 8473 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4714 | 25 Elul 8474 |
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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