Leil Selichot 2871 / סליחות 6631

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6631 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 2868 23 Elul 6628
Leil Selichot 2869 23 Elul 6629
Leil Selichot 2870 25 Elul 6630
Leil Selichot 2871 20 Elul 6631
Leil Selichot 2872 23 Elul 6632
Leil Selichot 2873 25 Elul 6633
Leil Selichot 2874 25 Elul 6634
Leil Selichot 2875 21 Elul 6635

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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