Leil Selichot 3511 / סליחות 7271

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7271 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 3508 23 Elul 7268
Leil Selichot 3509 23 Elul 7269
Leil Selichot 3510 20 Elul 7270
Leil Selichot 3511 23 Elul 7271
Leil Selichot 3512 23 Elul 7272
Leil Selichot 3513 25 Elul 7273
Leil Selichot 3514 21 Elul 7274
Leil Selichot 3515 23 Elul 7275

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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