Leil Selichot 467 / סְלִיחוֹת 4227
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4227 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 465 | 20 Elul 4225 | ||
| Leil Selichot 466 | 21 Elul 4226 | ||
| Leil Selichot 467 | 23 Elul 4227 | ||
| Leil Selichot 468 | 20 Elul 4228 | ||
| Leil Selichot 469 | 21 Elul 4229 | ||
| Leil Selichot 470 | 23 Elul 4230 | ||
| Leil Selichot 471 | 25 Elul 4231 | ||
| Leil Selichot 472 | 20 Elul 4232 |
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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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