Leil Selichot 8231 / סליחות 11991
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11991 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 8228 | 23 Elul 11988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8229 | 25 Elul 11989 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8230 | 21 Elul 11990 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8231 | 23 Elul 11991 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8232 | 23 Elul 11992 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8233 | 20 Elul 11993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8234 | 23 Elul 11994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8235 | 23 Elul 11995 |
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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