Leil Selichot 111 / סליחות 3871

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3871 occurred 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 108 23 Elul 3868
Leil Selichot 109 25 Elul 3869
Leil Selichot 110 21 Elul 3870
Leil Selichot 111 21 Elul 3871
Leil Selichot 112 25 Elul 3872
Leil Selichot 113 21 Elul 3873
Leil Selichot 114 21 Elul 3874
Leil Selichot 115 23 Elul 3875

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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