Leil Selichot 4671 / סליחות 8431
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8431 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 4668 | 21 Elul 8428 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4669 | 23 Elul 8429 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4670 | 20 Elul 8430 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4671 | 21 Elul 8431 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4672 | 23 Elul 8432 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4673 | 25 Elul 8433 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4674 | 20 Elul 8434 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4675 | 23 Elul 8435 |
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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