Leil Selichot 3811 / סליחות 7571
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7571 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 3808 | 20 Elul 7568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3809 | 23 Elul 7569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3810 | 23 Elul 7570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3811 | 25 Elul 7571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3812 | 21 Elul 7572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3813 | 23 Elul 7573 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3814 | 25 Elul 7574 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3815 | 21 Elul 7575 |
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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