Leil Selichot 331 / סליחות 4091

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4091 occurred 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 328 23 Elul 4088
Leil Selichot 329 25 Elul 4089
Leil Selichot 330 21 Elul 4090
Leil Selichot 331 23 Elul 4091
Leil Selichot 332 25 Elul 4092
Leil Selichot 333 25 Elul 4093
Leil Selichot 334 21 Elul 4094
Leil Selichot 335 25 Elul 4095

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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