Leil Selichot 8110 / סליחות 11870
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11870 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 8107 | 25 Elul 11867 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8108 | 20 Elul 11868 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8109 | 23 Elul 11869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8110 | 23 Elul 11870 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8111 | 25 Elul 11871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8112 | 21 Elul 11872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8113 | 23 Elul 11873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8114 | 25 Elul 11874 |
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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