Leil Selichot 4911 / סליחות 8671
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8671 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 4908 | 21 Elul 8668 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4909 | 23 Elul 8669 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4910 | 25 Elul 8670 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4911 | 21 Elul 8671 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4912 | 21 Elul 8672 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4913 | 25 Elul 8673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4914 | 20 Elul 8674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4915 | 21 Elul 8675 |
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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