Leil Selichot 231 / סליחות 3991

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3991 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 228 25 Elul 3988
Leil Selichot 229 21 Elul 3989
Leil Selichot 230 23 Elul 3990
Leil Selichot 231 25 Elul 3991
Leil Selichot 232 21 Elul 3992
Leil Selichot 233 23 Elul 3993
Leil Selichot 234 25 Elul 3994
Leil Selichot 235 21 Elul 3995

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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