Leil Selichot 9647 / סליחות 13407
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13407 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 9644 | 20 Elul 13404 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9645 | 23 Elul 13405 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9646 | 23 Elul 13406 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9647 | 25 Elul 13407 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9648 | 21 Elul 13408 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9649 | 23 Elul 13409 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9650 | 25 Elul 13410 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9651 | 21 Elul 13411 |
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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