Leil Selichot 7831 / סליחות 11591
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11591 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 7828 | 21 Elul 11588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7829 | 23 Elul 11589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7830 | 25 Elul 11590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7831 | 21 Elul 11591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7832 | 23 Elul 11592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7833 | 25 Elul 11593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7834 | 20 Elul 11594 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7835 | 23 Elul 11595 |
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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