Leil Selichot 7947 / סליחות 11707
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11707 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 7944 | 23 Elul 11704 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7945 | 25 Elul 11705 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7946 | 21 Elul 11706 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7947 | 23 Elul 11707 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7948 | 25 Elul 11708 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7949 | 21 Elul 11709 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7950 | 21 Elul 11710 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7951 | 25 Elul 11711 |
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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