Leil Selichot 4571 / סליחות 8331
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8331 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 4568 | 25 Elul 8328 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4569 | 20 Elul 8329 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4570 | 21 Elul 8330 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4571 | 23 Elul 8331 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4572 | 20 Elul 8332 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4573 | 21 Elul 8333 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4574 | 23 Elul 8334 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4575 | 25 Elul 8335 |
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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