Leil Selichot 2561 / סליחות 6321
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6321 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 2558 | 25 Elul 6318 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2559 | 25 Elul 6319 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2560 | 21 Elul 6320 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2561 | 23 Elul 6321 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2562 | 25 Elul 6322 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2563 | 21 Elul 6323 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2564 | 23 Elul 6324 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2565 | 25 Elul 6325 |
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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