Leil Selichot 7907 / סליחות 11667
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11667 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 7904 | 25 Elul 11664 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7905 | 21 Elul 11665 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7906 | 21 Elul 11666 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7907 | 23 Elul 11667 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7908 | 20 Elul 11668 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7909 | 21 Elul 11669 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7910 | 23 Elul 11670 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7911 | 25 Elul 11671 |
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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