Leil Selichot 4471 / סליחות 8231
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8231 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 4468 | 21 Elul 8228 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4469 | 23 Elul 8229 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4470 | 25 Elul 8230 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4471 | 20 Elul 8231 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4472 | 23 Elul 8232 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4473 | 23 Elul 8233 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4474 | 20 Elul 8234 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4475 | 21 Elul 8235 |
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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