Leil Selichot 3311 / סליחות 7071
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7071 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 3308 | 21 Elul 7068 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3309 | 23 Elul 7069 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3310 | 20 Elul 7070 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3311 | 21 Elul 7071 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3312 | 23 Elul 7072 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3313 | 25 Elul 7073 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3314 | 20 Elul 7074 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3315 | 23 Elul 7075 |
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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