Leil Selichot 2371 / סליחות 6131
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6131 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 2368 | 23 Elul 6128 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2369 | 25 Elul 6129 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2370 | 20 Elul 6130 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2371 | 23 Elul 6131 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2372 | 23 Elul 6132 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2373 | 25 Elul 6133 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2374 | 21 Elul 6134 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2375 | 23 Elul 6135 |
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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