Leil Selichot 3651 / סליחות 7411

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7411 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 3648 25 Elul 7408
Leil Selichot 3649 21 Elul 7409
Leil Selichot 3650 21 Elul 7410
Leil Selichot 3651 25 Elul 7411
Leil Selichot 3652 20 Elul 7412
Leil Selichot 3653 21 Elul 7413
Leil Selichot 3654 23 Elul 7414
Leil Selichot 3655 20 Elul 7415

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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