Leil Selichot 1221 / סליחות 4981

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4981 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 1218 23 Elul 4978
Leil Selichot 1219 25 Elul 4979
Leil Selichot 1220 21 Elul 4980
Leil Selichot 1221 23 Elul 4981
Leil Selichot 1222 25 Elul 4982
Leil Selichot 1223 21 Elul 4983
Leil Selichot 1224 21 Elul 4984
Leil Selichot 1225 25 Elul 4985

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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