Leil Selichot 1771 / סליחות 5531
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5531 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1768 | 21 Elul 5528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1769 | 21 Elul 5529 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1770 | 25 Elul 5530 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1771 | 21 Elul 5531 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1772 | 21 Elul 5532 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1773 | 23 Elul 5533 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1774 | 20 Elul 5534 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1775 | 21 Elul 5535 |
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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