Leil Selichot 5667 / סליחות 9427
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9427 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 5664 | 23 Elul 9424 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5665 | 25 Elul 9425 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5666 | 21 Elul 9426 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5667 | 23 Elul 9427 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5668 | 25 Elul 9428 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5669 | 21 Elul 9429 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5670 | 23 Elul 9430 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5671 | 25 Elul 9431 |
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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