Leil Selichot 1911 / סליחות 5671
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5671 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 1908 | 23 Elul 5668 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1909 | 25 Elul 5669 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1910 | 20 Elul 5670 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1911 | 23 Elul 5671 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1912 | 25 Elul 5672 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1913 | 25 Elul 5673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1914 | 21 Elul 5674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1915 | 25 Elul 5675 |
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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