Leil Selichot 991 / סְלִיחוֹת 4751
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4751 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 989 | 20 Elul 4749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 990 | 21 Elul 4750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 991 | 23 Elul 4751 | ||
| Leil Selichot 992 | 25 Elul 4752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 993 | 20 Elul 4753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 994 | 23 Elul 4754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 995 | 25 Elul 4755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 996 | 25 Elul 4756 |
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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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