Leil Selichot 1150 / סְלִיחוֹת 4910
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4910 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1148 | 25 Elul 4908 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1149 | 21 Elul 4909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1150 | 23 Elul 4910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1151 | 25 Elul 4911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1152 | 21 Elul 4912 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1153 | 21 Elul 4913 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1154 | 25 Elul 4914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1155 | 20 Elul 4915 |
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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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