Leil Selichot 7951 / סליחות 11711

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11711 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 7948 25 Elul 11708
Leil Selichot 7949 21 Elul 11709
Leil Selichot 7950 21 Elul 11710
Leil Selichot 7951 25 Elul 11711
Leil Selichot 7952 25 Elul 11712
Leil Selichot 7953 21 Elul 11713
Leil Selichot 7954 23 Elul 11714
Leil Selichot 7955 25 Elul 11715

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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