Leil Selichot 6411 / סליחות 10171
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10171 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 6408 | 23 Elul 10168 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6409 | 25 Elul 10169 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6410 | 21 Elul 10170 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6411 | 23 Elul 10171 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6412 | 25 Elul 10172 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6413 | 25 Elul 10173 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6414 | 21 Elul 10174 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6415 | 25 Elul 10175 |
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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