Leil Selichot 3531 / סליחות 7291
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7291 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 3528 | 21 Elul 7288 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3529 | 23 Elul 7289 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3530 | 20 Elul 7290 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3531 | 21 Elul 7291 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3532 | 23 Elul 7292 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3533 | 25 Elul 7293 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3534 | 20 Elul 7294 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3535 | 23 Elul 7295 |
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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