Leil Selichot 7327 / סליחות 11087
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11087 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 7324 | 21 Elul 11084 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7325 | 23 Elul 11085 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7326 | 25 Elul 11086 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7327 | 21 Elul 11087 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7328 | 23 Elul 11088 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7329 | 25 Elul 11089 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7330 | 21 Elul 11090 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7331 | 21 Elul 11091 |
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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