Leil Selichot 2951 / סליחות 6711

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6711 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 2948 25 Elul 6708
Leil Selichot 2949 21 Elul 6709
Leil Selichot 2950 23 Elul 6710
Leil Selichot 2951 25 Elul 6711
Leil Selichot 2952 21 Elul 6712
Leil Selichot 2953 21 Elul 6713
Leil Selichot 2954 25 Elul 6714
Leil Selichot 2955 25 Elul 6715

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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