Leil Selichot 7124 / סליחות 10884
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10884 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 7121 | 23 Elul 10881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7122 | 23 Elul 10882 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7123 | 25 Elul 10883 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7124 | 21 Elul 10884 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7125 | 23 Elul 10885 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7126 | 25 Elul 10886 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7127 | 20 Elul 10887 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7128 | 23 Elul 10888 |
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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