Leil Selichot 2491 / סליחות 6251
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6251 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 2488 | 20 Elul 6248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2489 | 21 Elul 6249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2490 | 23 Elul 6250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2491 | 25 Elul 6251 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2492 | 21 Elul 6252 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2493 | 23 Elul 6253 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2494 | 25 Elul 6254 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2495 | 20 Elul 6255 |
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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