Leil Selichot 9704 / סליחות 13464
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13464 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 9701 | 25 Elul 13461 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9702 | 21 Elul 13462 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9703 | 23 Elul 13463 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9704 | 25 Elul 13464 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9705 | 21 Elul 13465 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9706 | 21 Elul 13466 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9707 | 25 Elul 13467 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9708 | 20 Elul 13468 |
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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