Leil Selichot 951 / סליחות 4711

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4711 occurred 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 948 25 Elul 4708
Leil Selichot 949 21 Elul 4709
Leil Selichot 950 21 Elul 4710
Leil Selichot 951 25 Elul 4711
Leil Selichot 952 25 Elul 4712
Leil Selichot 953 21 Elul 4713
Leil Selichot 954 23 Elul 4714
Leil Selichot 955 25 Elul 4715

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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