Leil Selichot 2711 / סליחות 6471
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6471 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 2708 | 25 Elul 6468 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2709 | 21 Elul 6469 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2710 | 23 Elul 6470 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2711 | 25 Elul 6471 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2712 | 21 Elul 6472 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2713 | 23 Elul 6473 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2714 | 25 Elul 6474 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2715 | 20 Elul 6475 |
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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