Leil Selichot 4191 / סליחות 7951
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7951 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 4188 | 23 Elul 7948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4189 | 25 Elul 7949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4190 | 25 Elul 7950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4191 | 21 Elul 7951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4192 | 25 Elul 7952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4193 | 25 Elul 7953 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4194 | 21 Elul 7954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4195 | 23 Elul 7955 |
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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