Leil Selichot 7431 / סליחות 11191
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11191 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 7428 | 21 Elul 11188 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7429 | 21 Elul 11189 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7430 | 25 Elul 11190 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7431 | 25 Elul 11191 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7432 | 21 Elul 11192 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7433 | 23 Elul 11193 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7434 | 25 Elul 11194 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7435 | 21 Elul 11195 |
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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