Leil Selichot 5711 / סליחות 9471
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9471 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 5708 | 23 Elul 9468 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5709 | 20 Elul 9469 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5710 | 21 Elul 9470 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5711 | 23 Elul 9471 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5712 | 25 Elul 9472 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5713 | 20 Elul 9473 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5714 | 23 Elul 9474 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5715 | 25 Elul 9475 |
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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