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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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