Leil Selichot 1071 / סליחות 4831

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4831 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 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1068 21 Elul 4828
Leil Selichot 1069 23 Elul 4829
Leil Selichot 1070 25 Elul 4830
Leil Selichot 1071 21 Elul 4831
Leil Selichot 1072 23 Elul 4832
Leil Selichot 1073 25 Elul 4833
Leil Selichot 1074 25 Elul 4834
Leil Selichot 1075 21 Elul 4835

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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