Leil Selichot 9371 / סליחות 13131

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13131 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 9368 23 Elul 13128
Leil Selichot 9369 25 Elul 13129
Leil Selichot 9370 20 Elul 13130
Leil Selichot 9371 23 Elul 13131
Leil Selichot 9372 23 Elul 13132
Leil Selichot 9373 25 Elul 13133
Leil Selichot 9374 21 Elul 13134
Leil Selichot 9375 23 Elul 13135

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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