Leil Selichot 7591 / סליחות 11351

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11351 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 7588 23 Elul 11348
Leil Selichot 7589 23 Elul 11349
Leil Selichot 7590 20 Elul 11350
Leil Selichot 7591 21 Elul 11351
Leil Selichot 7592 23 Elul 11352
Leil Selichot 7593 25 Elul 11353
Leil Selichot 7594 20 Elul 11354
Leil Selichot 7595 23 Elul 11355

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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