Leil Selichot 4451 / סליחות 8211
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8211 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 4448 | 21 Elul 8208 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4449 | 23 Elul 8209 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4450 | 25 Elul 8210 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4451 | 20 Elul 8211 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4452 | 23 Elul 8212 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4453 | 25 Elul 8213 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4454 | 25 Elul 8214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4455 | 21 Elul 8215 |
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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