Leil Selichot 9787 / סליחות 13547
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13547 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 9784 | 23 Elul 13544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9785 | 25 Elul 13545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9786 | 20 Elul 13546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9787 | 21 Elul 13547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9788 | 23 Elul 13548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9789 | 20 Elul 13549 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9790 | 21 Elul 13550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9791 | 23 Elul 13551 |
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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