Leil Selichot 1691 / סליחות 5451

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5451 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 1688 23 Elul 5448
Leil Selichot 1689 25 Elul 5449
Leil Selichot 1690 21 Elul 5450
Leil Selichot 1691 21 Elul 5451
Leil Selichot 1692 25 Elul 5452
Leil Selichot 1693 25 Elul 5453
Leil Selichot 1694 21 Elul 5454
Leil Selichot 1695 23 Elul 5455

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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