Leil Selichot 5051 / סליחות 8811

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8811 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 5048 23 Elul 8808
Leil Selichot 5049 25 Elul 8809
Leil Selichot 5050 21 Elul 8810
Leil Selichot 5051 23 Elul 8811
Leil Selichot 5052 25 Elul 8812
Leil Selichot 5053 21 Elul 8813
Leil Selichot 5054 21 Elul 8814
Leil Selichot 5055 25 Elul 8815

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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