Leil Selichot 7967 / סליחות 11727
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11727 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 7964 | 23 Elul 11724 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7965 | 25 Elul 11725 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7966 | 20 Elul 11726 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7967 | 23 Elul 11727 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7968 | 25 Elul 11728 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7969 | 25 Elul 11729 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7970 | 21 Elul 11730 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7971 | 23 Elul 11731 |
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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