Leil Selichot 1671 / סליחות 5431

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5431 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 1668 25 Elul 5428
Leil Selichot 1669 25 Elul 5429
Leil Selichot 1670 21 Elul 5430
Leil Selichot 1671 23 Elul 5431
Leil Selichot 1672 25 Elul 5432
Leil Selichot 1673 21 Elul 5433
Leil Selichot 1674 21 Elul 5434
Leil Selichot 1675 23 Elul 5435

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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