Leil Selichot 6791 / סליחות 10551

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10551 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 6788 25 Elul 10548
Leil Selichot 6789 21 Elul 10549
Leil Selichot 6790 23 Elul 10550
Leil Selichot 6791 25 Elul 10551
Leil Selichot 6792 21 Elul 10552
Leil Selichot 6793 21 Elul 10553
Leil Selichot 6794 23 Elul 10554
Leil Selichot 6795 20 Elul 10555

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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