Leil Selichot 4131 / סליחות 7891
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7891 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 4128 | 23 Elul 7888 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4129 | 25 Elul 7889 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4130 | 21 Elul 7890 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4131 | 23 Elul 7891 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4132 | 25 Elul 7892 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4133 | 20 Elul 7893 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4134 | 23 Elul 7894 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4135 | 25 Elul 7895 |
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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