Leil Selichot 5611 / סליחות 9371
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9371 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 5608 | 21 Elul 9368 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5609 | 23 Elul 9369 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5610 | 23 Elul 9370 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5611 | 20 Elul 9371 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5612 | 23 Elul 9372 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5613 | 23 Elul 9373 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5614 | 25 Elul 9374 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5615 | 20 Elul 9375 |
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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