Leil Selichot 3371 / סליחות 7131

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7131 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 3368 25 Elul 7128
Leil Selichot 3369 21 Elul 7129
Leil Selichot 3370 25 Elul 7130
Leil Selichot 3371 25 Elul 7131
Leil Selichot 3372 21 Elul 7132
Leil Selichot 3373 23 Elul 7133
Leil Selichot 3374 25 Elul 7134
Leil Selichot 3375 21 Elul 7135

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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