Leil Selichot 6171 / סליחות 9931
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9931 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 6168 | 25 Elul 9928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6169 | 25 Elul 9929 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6170 | 21 Elul 9930 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6171 | 23 Elul 9931 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6172 | 25 Elul 9932 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6173 | 21 Elul 9933 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6174 | 23 Elul 9934 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6175 | 25 Elul 9935 |
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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