Leil Selichot 1371 / סליחות 5131

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5131 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 1368 25 Elul 5128
Leil Selichot 1369 21 Elul 5129
Leil Selichot 1370 23 Elul 5130
Leil Selichot 1371 25 Elul 5131
Leil Selichot 1372 21 Elul 5132
Leil Selichot 1373 21 Elul 5133
Leil Selichot 1374 25 Elul 5134
Leil Selichot 1375 20 Elul 5135

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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