Leil Selichot 471 / סְלִיחוֹת 4231
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4231 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 469 | 21 Elul 4229 | ||
| Leil Selichot 470 | 23 Elul 4230 | ||
| Leil Selichot 471 | 25 Elul 4231 | ||
| Leil Selichot 472 | 20 Elul 4232 | ||
| Leil Selichot 473 | 23 Elul 4233 | ||
| Leil Selichot 474 | 25 Elul 4234 | ||
| Leil Selichot 475 | 25 Elul 4235 | ||
| Leil Selichot 476 | 21 Elul 4236 |
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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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