Leil Selichot 5907 / סליחות 9667
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9667 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 5904 | 23 Elul 9664 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5905 | 20 Elul 9665 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5906 | 21 Elul 9666 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5907 | 23 Elul 9667 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5908 | 25 Elul 9668 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5909 | 20 Elul 9669 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5910 | 23 Elul 9670 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5911 | 23 Elul 9671 |
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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