Leil Selichot 4491 / סליחות 8251
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8251 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 4488 | 21 Elul 8248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4489 | 21 Elul 8249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4490 | 25 Elul 8250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4491 | 20 Elul 8251 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4492 | 21 Elul 8252 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4493 | 23 Elul 8253 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4494 | 25 Elul 8254 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4495 | 21 Elul 8255 |
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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