Leil Selichot 6587 / סליחות 10347
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10347 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 6584 | 23 Elul 10344 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6585 | 25 Elul 10345 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6586 | 21 Elul 10346 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6587 | 23 Elul 10347 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6588 | 25 Elul 10348 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6589 | 21 Elul 10349 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6590 | 21 Elul 10350 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6591 | 25 Elul 10351 |
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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