Leil Selichot 6871 / סליחות 10631
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10631 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 6868 | 23 Elul 10628 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6869 | 25 Elul 10629 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6870 | 21 Elul 10630 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6871 | 23 Elul 10631 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6872 | 23 Elul 10632 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6873 | 20 Elul 10633 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6874 | 23 Elul 10634 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6875 | 23 Elul 10635 |
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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