Leil Selichot 3431 / סליחות 7191

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7191 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 3428 25 Elul 7188
Leil Selichot 3429 21 Elul 7189
Leil Selichot 3430 21 Elul 7190
Leil Selichot 3431 23 Elul 7191
Leil Selichot 3432 20 Elul 7192
Leil Selichot 3433 21 Elul 7193
Leil Selichot 3434 23 Elul 7194
Leil Selichot 3435 25 Elul 7195

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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