Leil Selichot 7171 / סליחות 10931
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10931 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 7168 | 21 Elul 10928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7169 | 23 Elul 10929 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7170 | 25 Elul 10930 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7171 | 20 Elul 10931 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7172 | 23 Elul 10932 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7173 | 23 Elul 10933 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7174 | 25 Elul 10934 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7175 | 21 Elul 10935 |
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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