Leil Selichot 7627 / סליחות 11387
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11387 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 7624 | 25 Elul 11384 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7625 | 21 Elul 11385 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7626 | 25 Elul 11386 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7627 | 25 Elul 11387 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7628 | 21 Elul 11388 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7629 | 21 Elul 11389 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7630 | 25 Elul 11390 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7631 | 21 Elul 11391 |
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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