Leil Selichot 2371 / סליחות 6131

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6131 occurs after nightfall 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 2368 23 Elul 6128
Leil Selichot 2369 25 Elul 6129
Leil Selichot 2370 20 Elul 6130
Leil Selichot 2371 23 Elul 6131
Leil Selichot 2372 23 Elul 6132
Leil Selichot 2373 25 Elul 6133
Leil Selichot 2374 21 Elul 6134
Leil Selichot 2375 23 Elul 6135

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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