Leil Selichot 2131 / סליחות 5891

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5891 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 2128 23 Elul 5888
Leil Selichot 2129 25 Elul 5889
Leil Selichot 2130 20 Elul 5890
Leil Selichot 2131 23 Elul 5891
Leil Selichot 2132 25 Elul 5892
Leil Selichot 2133 25 Elul 5893
Leil Selichot 2134 21 Elul 5894
Leil Selichot 2135 25 Elul 5895

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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