Leil Selichot 5110 / סליחות 8870
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8870 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 5107 | 21 Elul 8867 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5108 | 21 Elul 8868 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5109 | 25 Elul 8869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5110 | 20 Elul 8870 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5111 | 21 Elul 8871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5112 | 23 Elul 8872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5113 | 25 Elul 8873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5114 | 21 Elul 8874 |
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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