Leil Selichot 1551 / סליחות 5311

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5311 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 1548 21 Elul 5308
Leil Selichot 1549 21 Elul 5309
Leil Selichot 1550 25 Elul 5310
Leil Selichot 1551 20 Elul 5311
Leil Selichot 1552 21 Elul 5312
Leil Selichot 1553 23 Elul 5313
Leil Selichot 1554 20 Elul 5314
Leil Selichot 1555 21 Elul 5315

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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