Leil Selichot 1321 / סליחות 5081

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5081 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 1318 21 Elul 5078
Leil Selichot 1319 23 Elul 5079
Leil Selichot 1320 25 Elul 5080
Leil Selichot 1321 25 Elul 5081
Leil Selichot 1322 21 Elul 5082
Leil Selichot 1323 25 Elul 5083
Leil Selichot 1324 25 Elul 5084
Leil Selichot 1325 21 Elul 5085

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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