Leil Selichot 9687 / סליחות 13447
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13447 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 9684 | 25 Elul 13444 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9685 | 21 Elul 13445 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9686 | 23 Elul 13446 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9687 | 25 Elul 13447 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9688 | 20 Elul 13448 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9689 | 23 Elul 13449 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9690 | 23 Elul 13450 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9691 | 20 Elul 13451 |
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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