Leil Selichot 4791 / סליחות 8551
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8551 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 4788 | 25 Elul 8548 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4789 | 21 Elul 8549 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4790 | 21 Elul 8550 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4791 | 23 Elul 8551 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4792 | 20 Elul 8552 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4793 | 21 Elul 8553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4794 | 23 Elul 8554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4795 | 25 Elul 8555 |
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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