Leil Selichot 1421 / סליחות 5181

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5181 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 1418 25 Elul 5178
Leil Selichot 1419 25 Elul 5179
Leil Selichot 1420 21 Elul 5180
Leil Selichot 1421 25 Elul 5181
Leil Selichot 1422 25 Elul 5182
Leil Selichot 1423 21 Elul 5183
Leil Selichot 1424 23 Elul 5184
Leil Selichot 1425 25 Elul 5185

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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