Leil Selichot 2911 / סליחות 6671
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6671 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 2908 | 21 Elul 6668 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2909 | 21 Elul 6669 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2910 | 25 Elul 6670 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2911 | 20 Elul 6671 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2912 | 21 Elul 6672 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2913 | 23 Elul 6673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2914 | 20 Elul 6674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2915 | 21 Elul 6675 |
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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