Leil Selichot 5567 / סליחות 9327
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9327 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 5564 | 20 Elul 9324 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5565 | 23 Elul 9325 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5566 | 25 Elul 9326 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5567 | 25 Elul 9327 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5568 | 21 Elul 9328 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5569 | 23 Elul 9329 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5570 | 25 Elul 9330 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5571 | 21 Elul 9331 |
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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