Leil Selichot 6291 / סליחות 10051
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10051 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 6288 | 21 Elul 10048 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6289 | 21 Elul 10049 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6290 | 25 Elul 10050 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6291 | 25 Elul 10051 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6292 | 21 Elul 10052 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6293 | 23 Elul 10053 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6294 | 25 Elul 10054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6295 | 21 Elul 10055 |
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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