Leil Selichot 591 / סליחות 4351

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4351 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 588 23 Elul 4348
Leil Selichot 589 23 Elul 4349
Leil Selichot 590 20 Elul 4350
Leil Selichot 591 21 Elul 4351
Leil Selichot 592 23 Elul 4352
Leil Selichot 593 25 Elul 4353
Leil Selichot 594 20 Elul 4354
Leil Selichot 595 23 Elul 4355

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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