Leil Selichot 1451 / סליחות 5211

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5211 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 1448 23 Elul 5208
Leil Selichot 1449 25 Elul 5209
Leil Selichot 1450 21 Elul 5210
Leil Selichot 1451 23 Elul 5211
Leil Selichot 1452 25 Elul 5212
Leil Selichot 1453 20 Elul 5213
Leil Selichot 1454 21 Elul 5214
Leil Selichot 1455 23 Elul 5215

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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