Leil Selichot 1441 / סליחות 5201

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5201 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 1438 23 Elul 5198
Leil Selichot 1439 25 Elul 5199
Leil Selichot 1440 21 Elul 5200
Leil Selichot 1441 23 Elul 5201
Leil Selichot 1442 25 Elul 5202
Leil Selichot 1443 21 Elul 5203
Leil Selichot 1444 21 Elul 5204
Leil Selichot 1445 25 Elul 5205

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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