Leil Selichot 1871 / סליחות 5631

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5631 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 1868 25 Elul 5628
Leil Selichot 1869 21 Elul 5629
Leil Selichot 1870 21 Elul 5630
Leil Selichot 1871 23 Elul 5631
Leil Selichot 1872 25 Elul 5632
Leil Selichot 1873 21 Elul 5633
Leil Selichot 1874 23 Elul 5634
Leil Selichot 1875 25 Elul 5635

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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