Leil Selichot 6571 / סליחות 10331

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10331 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 6568 25 Elul 10328
Leil Selichot 6569 21 Elul 10329
Leil Selichot 6570 23 Elul 10330
Leil Selichot 6571 25 Elul 10331
Leil Selichot 6572 20 Elul 10332
Leil Selichot 6573 23 Elul 10333
Leil Selichot 6574 23 Elul 10334
Leil Selichot 6575 20 Elul 10335

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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