Leil Selichot 7704 / סליחות 11464
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11464 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 7701 | 25 Elul 11461 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7702 | 21 Elul 11462 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7703 | 21 Elul 11463 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7704 | 25 Elul 11464 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7705 | 25 Elul 11465 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7706 | 21 Elul 11466 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7707 | 23 Elul 11467 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7708 | 25 Elul 11468 |
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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