Leil Selichot 5006 / סליחות 8766
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8766 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 5003 | 21 Elul 8763 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5004 | 25 Elul 8764 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5005 | 25 Elul 8765 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5006 | 21 Elul 8766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5007 | 23 Elul 8767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5008 | 25 Elul 8768 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5009 | 21 Elul 8769 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5010 | 21 Elul 8770 |
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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