Leil Selichot 8191 / סליחות 11951
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11951 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 8188 | 25 Elul 11948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8189 | 25 Elul 11949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8190 | 21 Elul 11950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8191 | 23 Elul 11951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8192 | 25 Elul 11952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8193 | 21 Elul 11953 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8194 | 23 Elul 11954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8195 | 25 Elul 11955 |
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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