Leil Selichot 7031 / סליחות 10791

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10791 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 7028 25 Elul 10788
Leil Selichot 7029 21 Elul 10789
Leil Selichot 7030 23 Elul 10790
Leil Selichot 7031 25 Elul 10791
Leil Selichot 7032 25 Elul 10792
Leil Selichot 7033 21 Elul 10793
Leil Selichot 7034 25 Elul 10794
Leil Selichot 7035 25 Elul 10795

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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