Leil Selichot 3191 / סליחות 6951
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6951 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 3188 | 25 Elul 6948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3189 | 20 Elul 6949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3190 | 23 Elul 6950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3191 | 25 Elul 6951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3192 | 20 Elul 6952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3193 | 23 Elul 6953 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3194 | 23 Elul 6954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3195 | 25 Elul 6955 |
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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