Leil Selichot 8771 / סליחות 12531
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12531 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 8768 | 21 Elul 12528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8769 | 21 Elul 12529 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8770 | 25 Elul 12530 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8771 | 20 Elul 12531 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8772 | 21 Elul 12532 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8773 | 23 Elul 12533 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8774 | 20 Elul 12534 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8775 | 21 Elul 12535 |
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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