Leil Selichot 6931 / סליחות 10691

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10691 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 6928 21 Elul 10688
Leil Selichot 6929 23 Elul 10689
Leil Selichot 6930 25 Elul 10690
Leil Selichot 6931 21 Elul 10691
Leil Selichot 6932 23 Elul 10692
Leil Selichot 6933 25 Elul 10693
Leil Selichot 6934 21 Elul 10694
Leil Selichot 6935 21 Elul 10695

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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