Leil Selichot 7731 / סליחות 11491

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11491 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 7728 25 Elul 11488
Leil Selichot 7729 21 Elul 11489
Leil Selichot 7730 21 Elul 11490
Leil Selichot 7731 23 Elul 11491
Leil Selichot 7732 20 Elul 11492
Leil Selichot 7733 21 Elul 11493
Leil Selichot 7734 23 Elul 11494
Leil Selichot 7735 25 Elul 11495

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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