Leil Selichot 4551 / סליחות 8311
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8311 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 4548 | 25 Elul 8308 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4549 | 20 Elul 8309 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4550 | 23 Elul 8310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4551 | 23 Elul 8311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4552 | 25 Elul 8312 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4553 | 21 Elul 8313 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4554 | 23 Elul 8314 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4555 | 25 Elul 8315 |
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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