Leil Selichot 5231 / סליחות 8991
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8991 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 5228 | 25 Elul 8988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5229 | 21 Elul 8989 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5230 | 21 Elul 8990 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5231 | 25 Elul 8991 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5232 | 20 Elul 8992 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5233 | 21 Elul 8993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5234 | 23 Elul 8994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5235 | 25 Elul 8995 |
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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