Leil Selichot 4051 / סליחות 7811

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7811 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 4048 20 Elul 7808
Leil Selichot 4049 21 Elul 7809
Leil Selichot 4050 23 Elul 7810
Leil Selichot 4051 20 Elul 7811
Leil Selichot 4052 21 Elul 7812
Leil Selichot 4053 23 Elul 7813
Leil Selichot 4054 25 Elul 7814
Leil Selichot 4055 20 Elul 7815

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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