Leil Selichot 3071 / סליחות 6831
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6831 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 3068 | 23 Elul 6828 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3069 | 23 Elul 6829 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3070 | 25 Elul 6830 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3071 | 21 Elul 6831 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3072 | 23 Elul 6832 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3073 | 25 Elul 6833 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3074 | 21 Elul 6834 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3075 | 23 Elul 6835 |
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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