Leil Selichot 6031 / סליחות 9791
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9791 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 6028 | 21 Elul 9788 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6029 | 23 Elul 9789 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6030 | 20 Elul 9790 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6031 | 21 Elul 9791 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6032 | 23 Elul 9792 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6033 | 23 Elul 9793 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6034 | 20 Elul 9794 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6035 | 23 Elul 9795 |
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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