Leil Selichot 2531 / סליחות 6291

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6291 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 2528 25 Elul 6288
Leil Selichot 2529 25 Elul 6289
Leil Selichot 2530 21 Elul 6290
Leil Selichot 2531 25 Elul 6291
Leil Selichot 2532 25 Elul 6292
Leil Selichot 2533 21 Elul 6293
Leil Selichot 2534 23 Elul 6294
Leil Selichot 2535 25 Elul 6295

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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