Leil Selichot 9431 / סליחות 13191

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13191 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 9428 21 Elul 13188
Leil Selichot 9429 23 Elul 13189
Leil Selichot 9430 25 Elul 13190
Leil Selichot 9431 21 Elul 13191
Leil Selichot 9432 21 Elul 13192
Leil Selichot 9433 25 Elul 13193
Leil Selichot 9434 25 Elul 13194
Leil Selichot 9435 21 Elul 13195

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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