Leil Selichot 2611 / סליחות 6371
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6371 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 2608 | 21 Elul 6368 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2609 | 25 Elul 6369 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2610 | 21 Elul 6370 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2611 | 21 Elul 6371 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2612 | 23 Elul 6372 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2613 | 25 Elul 6373 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2614 | 21 Elul 6374 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2615 | 23 Elul 6375 |
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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