Leil Selichot 7671 / סליחות 11431
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11431 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 7668 | 25 Elul 11428 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7669 | 21 Elul 11429 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7670 | 23 Elul 11430 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7671 | 25 Elul 11431 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7672 | 21 Elul 11432 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7673 | 23 Elul 11433 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7674 | 25 Elul 11434 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7675 | 21 Elul 11435 |
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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