Leil Selichot 2951 / סליחות 6711
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6711 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 2948 | 25 Elul 6708 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2949 | 21 Elul 6709 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2950 | 23 Elul 6710 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2951 | 25 Elul 6711 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2952 | 21 Elul 6712 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2953 | 21 Elul 6713 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2954 | 25 Elul 6714 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2955 | 25 Elul 6715 |
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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