Leil Selichot 4947 / סליחות 8707
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8707 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 4944 | 25 Elul 8704 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4945 | 20 Elul 8705 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4946 | 23 Elul 8706 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4947 | 25 Elul 8707 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4948 | 20 Elul 8708 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4949 | 23 Elul 8709 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4950 | 23 Elul 8710 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4951 | 25 Elul 8711 |
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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