Leil Selichot 6117 / סליחות 9877
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9877 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 6114 | 25 Elul 9874 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6115 | 25 Elul 9875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6116 | 21 Elul 9876 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6117 | 25 Elul 9877 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6118 | 25 Elul 9878 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6119 | 21 Elul 9879 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6120 | 21 Elul 9880 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6121 | 25 Elul 9881 |
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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