Leil Selichot 1831 / סליחות 5591
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5591 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 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 1828 | 20 Elul 5588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1829 | 21 Elul 5589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1830 | 23 Elul 5590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1831 | 25 Elul 5591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1832 | 20 Elul 5592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1833 | 23 Elul 5593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1834 | 23 Elul 5594 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1835 | 25 Elul 5595 |
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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