Leil Selichot 5771 / סליחות 9531

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9531 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 5768 23 Elul 9528
Leil Selichot 5769 25 Elul 9529
Leil Selichot 5770 25 Elul 9530
Leil Selichot 5771 21 Elul 9531
Leil Selichot 5772 25 Elul 9532
Leil Selichot 5773 25 Elul 9533
Leil Selichot 5774 21 Elul 9534
Leil Selichot 5775 23 Elul 9535

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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