Leil Selichot 2931 / סליחות 6691
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6691 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 2928 | 25 Elul 6688 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2929 | 21 Elul 6689 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2930 | 25 Elul 6690 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2931 | 25 Elul 6691 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2932 | 21 Elul 6692 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2933 | 23 Elul 6693 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2934 | 25 Elul 6694 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2935 | 21 Elul 6695 |
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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