Leil Selichot 5171 / סליחות 8931
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8931 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 5168 | 20 Elul 8928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5169 | 23 Elul 8929 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5170 | 23 Elul 8930 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5171 | 25 Elul 8931 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5172 | 21 Elul 8932 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5173 | 23 Elul 8933 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5174 | 25 Elul 8934 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5175 | 21 Elul 8935 |
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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