Leil Selichot 2571 / סליחות 6331

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6331 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 2568 23 Elul 6328
Leil Selichot 2569 20 Elul 6329
Leil Selichot 2570 21 Elul 6330
Leil Selichot 2571 23 Elul 6331
Leil Selichot 2572 25 Elul 6332
Leil Selichot 2573 20 Elul 6333
Leil Selichot 2574 23 Elul 6334
Leil Selichot 2575 23 Elul 6335

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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