Leil Selichot 2311 / סליחות 6071
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6071 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 2308 | 25 Elul 6068 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2309 | 25 Elul 6069 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2310 | 21 Elul 6070 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2311 | 25 Elul 6071 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2312 | 25 Elul 6072 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2313 | 21 Elul 6073 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2314 | 23 Elul 6074 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2315 | 25 Elul 6075 |
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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