Leil Selichot 1971 / סליחות 5731

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5731 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 1968 21 Elul 5728
Leil Selichot 1969 23 Elul 5729
Leil Selichot 1970 25 Elul 5730
Leil Selichot 1971 21 Elul 5731
Leil Selichot 1972 23 Elul 5732
Leil Selichot 1973 25 Elul 5733
Leil Selichot 1974 20 Elul 5734
Leil Selichot 1975 23 Elul 5735

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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