Leil Selichot 3331 / סליחות 7091
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7091 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 3328 | 21 Elul 7088 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3329 | 23 Elul 7089 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3330 | 25 Elul 7090 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3331 | 21 Elul 7091 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3332 | 23 Elul 7092 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3333 | 25 Elul 7093 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3334 | 20 Elul 7094 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3335 | 21 Elul 7095 |
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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