Leil Selichot 9411 / סליחות 13171
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13171 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 9408 | 21 Elul 13168 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9409 | 23 Elul 13169 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9410 | 25 Elul 13170 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9411 | 21 Elul 13171 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9412 | 23 Elul 13172 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9413 | 25 Elul 13173 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9414 | 20 Elul 13174 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9415 | 21 Elul 13175 |
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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