Leil Selichot 3851 / סליחות 7611

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7611 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 3848 25 Elul 7608
Leil Selichot 3849 21 Elul 7609
Leil Selichot 3850 23 Elul 7610
Leil Selichot 3851 25 Elul 7611
Leil Selichot 3852 21 Elul 7612
Leil Selichot 3853 23 Elul 7613
Leil Selichot 3854 23 Elul 7614
Leil Selichot 3855 20 Elul 7615

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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