Leil Selichot 6831 / סליחות 10591
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10591 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 6828 | 25 Elul 10588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6829 | 25 Elul 10589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6830 | 21 Elul 10590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6831 | 23 Elul 10591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6832 | 25 Elul 10592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6833 | 21 Elul 10593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6834 | 23 Elul 10594 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6835 | 25 Elul 10595 |
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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