Leil Selichot 4791 / סליחות 8551

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8551 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 4788 25 Elul 8548
Leil Selichot 4789 21 Elul 8549
Leil Selichot 4790 21 Elul 8550
Leil Selichot 4791 23 Elul 8551
Leil Selichot 4792 20 Elul 8552
Leil Selichot 4793 21 Elul 8553
Leil Selichot 4794 23 Elul 8554
Leil Selichot 4795 25 Elul 8555

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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