Leil Selichot 9971 / סליחות 13731
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13731 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 9968 | 25 Elul 13728 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9969 | 20 Elul 13729 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9970 | 23 Elul 13730 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9971 | 25 Elul 13731 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9972 | 25 Elul 13732 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9973 | 21 Elul 13733 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9974 | 25 Elul 13734 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9975 | 25 Elul 13735 |
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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