Leil Selichot 6207 / סליחות 9967
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9967 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 6204 | 21 Elul 9964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6205 | 23 Elul 9965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6206 | 25 Elul 9966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6207 | 20 Elul 9967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6208 | 23 Elul 9968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6209 | 25 Elul 9969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6210 | 20 Elul 9970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6211 | 23 Elul 9971 |
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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