Leil Selichot 2771 / סליחות 6531
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6531 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 2768 | 23 Elul 6528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2769 | 20 Elul 6529 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2770 | 23 Elul 6530 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2771 | 23 Elul 6531 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2772 | 25 Elul 6532 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2773 | 21 Elul 6533 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2774 | 23 Elul 6534 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2775 | 25 Elul 6535 |
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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