Leil Selichot 4631 / סליחות 8391

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8391 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 4628 23 Elul 8388
Leil Selichot 4629 25 Elul 8389
Leil Selichot 4630 25 Elul 8390
Leil Selichot 4631 21 Elul 8391
Leil Selichot 4632 25 Elul 8392
Leil Selichot 4633 25 Elul 8393
Leil Selichot 4634 21 Elul 8394
Leil Selichot 4635 23 Elul 8395

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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