Leil Selichot 571 / סליחות 4331

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4331 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 568 23 Elul 4328
Leil Selichot 569 25 Elul 4329
Leil Selichot 570 20 Elul 4330
Leil Selichot 571 23 Elul 4331
Leil Selichot 572 23 Elul 4332
Leil Selichot 573 25 Elul 4333
Leil Selichot 574 21 Elul 4334
Leil Selichot 575 23 Elul 4335

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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