Leil Selichot 8071 / סליחות 11831

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11831 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 8068 21 Elul 11828
Leil Selichot 8069 23 Elul 11829
Leil Selichot 8070 25 Elul 11830
Leil Selichot 8071 21 Elul 11831
Leil Selichot 8072 21 Elul 11832
Leil Selichot 8073 25 Elul 11833
Leil Selichot 8074 21 Elul 11834
Leil Selichot 8075 21 Elul 11835

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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