Leil Selichot 1771 / סליחות 5531

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5531 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 1768 21 Elul 5528
Leil Selichot 1769 21 Elul 5529
Leil Selichot 1770 25 Elul 5530
Leil Selichot 1771 21 Elul 5531
Leil Selichot 1772 21 Elul 5532
Leil Selichot 1773 23 Elul 5533
Leil Selichot 1774 20 Elul 5534
Leil Selichot 1775 21 Elul 5535

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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