Leil Selichot 7251 / סליחות 11011

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11011 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 7248 25 Elul 11008
Leil Selichot 7249 20 Elul 11009
Leil Selichot 7250 23 Elul 11010
Leil Selichot 7251 25 Elul 11011
Leil Selichot 7252 25 Elul 11012
Leil Selichot 7253 21 Elul 11013
Leil Selichot 7254 25 Elul 11014
Leil Selichot 7255 25 Elul 11015

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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