Leil Selichot 9071 / סליחות 12831
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12831 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 9068 | 25 Elul 12828 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9069 | 21 Elul 12829 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9070 | 23 Elul 12830 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9071 | 23 Elul 12831 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9072 | 20 Elul 12832 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9073 | 21 Elul 12833 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9074 | 23 Elul 12834 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9075 | 25 Elul 12835 |
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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