Leil Selichot 2811 / סליחות 6571
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6571 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 2808 | 23 Elul 6568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2809 | 25 Elul 6569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2810 | 21 Elul 6570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2811 | 23 Elul 6571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2812 | 25 Elul 6572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2813 | 20 Elul 6573 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2814 | 21 Elul 6574 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2815 | 23 Elul 6575 |
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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