Leil Selichot 2531 / סליחות 6291
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6291 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 2528 | 25 Elul 6288 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2529 | 25 Elul 6289 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2530 | 21 Elul 6290 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2531 | 25 Elul 6291 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2532 | 25 Elul 6292 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2533 | 21 Elul 6293 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2534 | 23 Elul 6294 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2535 | 25 Elul 6295 |
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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