Leil Selichot 1531 / סליחות 5291

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5291 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 1528 21 Elul 5288
Leil Selichot 1529 23 Elul 5289
Leil Selichot 1530 25 Elul 5290
Leil Selichot 1531 20 Elul 5291
Leil Selichot 1532 23 Elul 5292
Leil Selichot 1533 23 Elul 5293
Leil Selichot 1534 25 Elul 5294
Leil Selichot 1535 21 Elul 5295

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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