Leil Selichot 3271 / סליחות 7031

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7031 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 3268 23 Elul 7028
Leil Selichot 3269 25 Elul 7029
Leil Selichot 3270 20 Elul 7030
Leil Selichot 3271 23 Elul 7031
Leil Selichot 3272 25 Elul 7032
Leil Selichot 3273 25 Elul 7033
Leil Selichot 3274 21 Elul 7034
Leil Selichot 3275 25 Elul 7035

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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