Leil Selichot 2571 / סליחות 6331
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6331 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 2568 | 23 Elul 6328 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2569 | 20 Elul 6329 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2570 | 21 Elul 6330 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2571 | 23 Elul 6331 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2572 | 25 Elul 6332 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2573 | 20 Elul 6333 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2574 | 23 Elul 6334 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2575 | 23 Elul 6335 |
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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