Leil Selichot 7715 / סליחות 11475
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11475 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 7712 | 20 Elul 11472 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7713 | 23 Elul 11473 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7714 | 23 Elul 11474 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7715 | 25 Elul 11475 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7716 | 20 Elul 11476 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7717 | 23 Elul 11477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7718 | 25 Elul 11478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7719 | 20 Elul 11479 |
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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