Leil Selichot 6551 / סליחות 10311
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10311 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 6548 | 20 Elul 10308 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6549 | 21 Elul 10309 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6550 | 23 Elul 10310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6551 | 25 Elul 10311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6552 | 20 Elul 10312 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6553 | 23 Elul 10313 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6554 | 25 Elul 10314 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6555 | 25 Elul 10315 |
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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