Leil Selichot 8811 / סליחות 12571
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12571 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 8808 | 25 Elul 12568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8809 | 21 Elul 12569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8810 | 23 Elul 12570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8811 | 25 Elul 12571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8812 | 21 Elul 12572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8813 | 21 Elul 12573 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8814 | 25 Elul 12574 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8815 | 21 Elul 12575 |
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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