Leil Selichot 1251 / סליחות 5011

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5011 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 1248 23 Elul 5008
Leil Selichot 1249 25 Elul 5009
Leil Selichot 1250 21 Elul 5010
Leil Selichot 1251 21 Elul 5011
Leil Selichot 1252 25 Elul 5012
Leil Selichot 1253 20 Elul 5013
Leil Selichot 1254 21 Elul 5014
Leil Selichot 1255 23 Elul 5015

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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