Leil Selichot 6471 / סליחות 10231

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10231 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 6468 21 Elul 10228
Leil Selichot 6469 23 Elul 10229
Leil Selichot 6470 25 Elul 10230
Leil Selichot 6471 21 Elul 10231
Leil Selichot 6472 23 Elul 10232
Leil Selichot 6473 25 Elul 10233
Leil Selichot 6474 20 Elul 10234
Leil Selichot 6475 23 Elul 10235

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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