Leil Selichot 8031 / סליחות 11791
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11791 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 8028 | 21 Elul 11788 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8029 | 25 Elul 11789 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8030 | 20 Elul 11790 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8031 | 21 Elul 11791 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8032 | 23 Elul 11792 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8033 | 20 Elul 11793 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8034 | 21 Elul 11794 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8035 | 23 Elul 11795 |
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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