Leil Selichot 6787 / סליחות 10547
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10547 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 6784 | 25 Elul 10544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6785 | 25 Elul 10545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6786 | 21 Elul 10546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6787 | 25 Elul 10547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6788 | 25 Elul 10548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6789 | 21 Elul 10549 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6790 | 23 Elul 10550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6791 | 25 Elul 10551 |
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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